EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 30 MIN
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 13 - Arrival in China
from The Daniel Defoe Library · host Daniel Defoe
In which our adventurers, having safely arrived in China, navigate the curiosities and complexities of a foreign land, engaging with missionaries, merchants, and mandarins whilst reflecting on the peculiarities of the Chinese empire. They prepare for a significant journey to Pekin, accompanied by a retinue, with the provision of a promising opportunity to return to Europe by joining a caravan of Muscovite and Polish merchants.
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In which our adventurers, having safely arrived in China, navigate the curiosities and complexities of a foreign land, engaging with missionaries, merchants, and mandarins whilst reflecting on the peculiarities of the Chinese empire. They prepare for a significant journey to Pekin, accompanied by a retinue, with the provision of a promising opportunity to return to Europe by joining a caravan of Muscovite and Polish merchants.
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