Daniel Defoe: The Stanhope Essay, 1890 (1890) is a book written by David Watson Rannie. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of Daniel Defoe, a well-known English writer, journalist, and spy who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book delves into the Stanhope Essay, a piece of writing by Defoe that was published in 1719, and explores its significance in the context of Defoe's life and literary career.Rannie's book provides...