1) Robinson Crusoe tells the story of a man who travels against his father's wishes and is shipwrecked on a deserted island, where he spends many years as the sole human inhabitant.
2) While shipwrecked, Crusoe uses creativity and resourcefulness to survive, building shelters, growing food, and making tools from the resources available.
3) Crusoe eventually rescues and befriends another native person, whom he names Friday, and the two work together to establish a prosperous life on the island until finally being rescued.