Before I begin my story£¬I would like to tell you a little about myself.

 

    I was born in the year 1632£¬in the city of York in the north of England. My father was German£¬but he came to live and work in England. Soon after that£¬he married my mother£¬who was English. Her family name was Robinson£¬so£¬when I was born£¬they called me Robinson£¬after her.

 

    My father did well in his business and I went to a good school. He wanted me to get a good job and live a quiet£¬comfortable life. But I didn't want that. I wanted adventure and an exciting life.

 

    'I want to be a sailor and go to sea£¬'I told my mother and father. They were very unhappy about this.