When a Swiss couple and their four sons are shipwrecked on an isolated island, they adapt to their "New Switzerland" using many imaginative methods of farming and animal taming.
Inspired by Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, this heartwarming tale portrays a family’s struggle to create a new life on a strange and fantastic tropical island.
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Inspired by Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, this heartwarming tale portrays a family’s struggle to create a new life on a strange and fantastic tropical island.
Relates the fortunes of a shipwrecked family as they adapt to life on an island with abundant animal and plant life.
Relates the fortunes of a shipwrecked family as they imaginatively adapt to life on an island with abundant animal and plant life.
The Swiss Family Robinson
Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea.
The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into English two years later. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time. This translated edition was originally published in 1891.
Inspired by Rousseau's theories of education, the story of the shipwrecked Swiss pastor and his family is liberally seasoned with suspense, adventure, and discovery.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Many years ago, an English translation of the first part of this charming tale appeared; and few books have obtained such deserved popularity.
How is this book unique?
The Swiss Family Robinson: or adventures on a desert island
When a ship sails into their bay they must ask themselves if they really want to go home? This timeless story of inner resources and family love has thrilled and delighted young readers for over a hundred years!
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill.
Life is a nonstop adventure with the Swiss Family Robinson!
But how did she get there and survive so long? This book tells an endearing survival story and highlights the joys of close family bonds.
Bound in a beautiful cloth cover with full-color illustrations inside and foil stamping on the front, this exciting volume in our Illustrated Classics series will be a welcome addition to any home library.
Along with a couple of dogs, some livestock, pigeons and geese, "Swiss Family Robinson," is the story of a family's struggle to survive in a foreign land isolated from society. Everyday brings a new adventure and a new obstacle to overcome.