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The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton

by Daniel Defoe

Read the complete The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton by Daniel Defoe in 12 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

10 hr estimatedB2–C1 Linden levelRead now availability12 chapters
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About this book

The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton by Daniel Defoe is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Sea stories; Picaresque literature; Adventure stories. Linden organizes its 12 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton is calibrated from 42,210 sampled words across 12 chapters: sentences average 49.2 words, 73.3% exceed 24 words and 4.5% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 49.2 words, with 54.7% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

4.5% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 21 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

12 chapters

  1. 01Opening material · Part 161 min
  2. 02Opening material · Part 263 min
  3. 03Opening material · Part 363 min
  4. 04Opening material · Part 462 min
  5. 05Opening material · Part 562 min
  6. 06Opening material · Part 662 min
  7. 07Opening material · Part 763 min
  8. 08D. They will do you no hurt, if you will come on shore peaceably.2 min
  9. 09D. What must I do, then?2 min
  10. 10D. I had rather make a truce, and have you all part friends.2 min
  11. 11D. Will you use me honourably when I am among you?38 min
  12. 12D. Will you not make me a prisoner? · Part 239 min
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