Dickory Cronke is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719. The book follows the life of Dickory Cronke, a simple and honest man who is born in a small village in England. Despite being born with a hunchback, Dickory is determined to live a full life and sets out to explore the world beyond his village. Throughout the book, Dickory experiences various adventures and encounters many interesting characters. He becomes a servant to a wealthy family, travels to America, and even becomes a hermit living in a cave. Despite the challenges he faces, Dickory remains optimistic and determined to make the most of his life.The book is written in a simple and straightforward style, which reflects the character of Dickory himself. Defoe uses the character of Dickory to explore themes of perseverance, determination, and the search for meaning in life. Overall, Dickory Cronke is a charming and uplifting novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Defoe's vivid descriptions of life in 18th century England and America provide a fascinating backdrop for Dickory's adventures, making the book an engaging and enjoyable read for all ages.It was upwards of three years before it was discovered that he was born dumb, the knowledge of which at first gave his mother great uneasiness, but finding soon after that he had his hearing, and all his other senses to the greatest perfection, her grief began to abate, and she resolved to have him brought up as well as their circumstances and his capacity would permit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.