"The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island" by Johann David Wyss is a story from the 1800s, about the Robinson family who get stuck on a deserted island after their ship crashes. The book follows the family, especially the father and his sons, as they team up to create a home on the island while facing tough situations and exciting experiences. It begins with a huge storm that wrecks their ship, leaving them struggling to survive. The dad, who is caring and smart, tries to calm his scared kids and keep them positive as they try to stay alive. With their ship ruined, the family saves what they can and gets ready to search for a safe place on the island. Their strong will and creative thinking show as they explore the unknown land, counting on each other while promising a story of adventure, discovery, and never giving up.
The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island
By Johann David Wyss
Stranded after a violent storm, a family must use their wits and courage to build a new existence on a deserted island.
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About the AuthorJohann David Wyss was a Swiss author, best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson (1812). He was born and died in Bern. It is said that he was inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children. The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in German in 1812, then translated into English two years later. The book was edited by his son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, a scholar known for writing the Swiss national anthem, Rufst du, mein Vaterland. Another of Wyss's sons, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, illustrated the book. Johann David Wyss died in 1818 at the age of 74. He lived longer than his son Johann Rudolf, who would die twelve years later at the age of 48.
Johann David Wyss was a Swiss author, best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson (1812). He was born and died in Bern. It is said that he was inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children. The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in German in 1812, then translated into English two years later. The book was edited by his son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, a scholar known for writing the Swiss national anthem, Rufst du, mein Vaterland. Another of Wyss's sons, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, illustrated the book. Johann David Wyss died in 1818 at the age of 74. He lived longer than his son Johann Rudolf, who would die twelve years later at the age of 48.
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