Publisher's Synopsis
Swiss Family Robinson is a classic adventure novel written by Johann David Wyss. The story follows a family of Swiss settlers who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific. The family consists of a father, mother, and four sons, who must use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive and thrive in their new, isolated environment.The family quickly adapts to their new surroundings, building a treehouse for shelter and using their knowledge and skills to create a sustainable life on the island. They hunt for food, cultivate crops, and tame wild animals, all while exploring the island and discovering its many secrets and hidden treasures.As the years pass, the family faces numerous challenges and dangers, including encounters with pirates, wild animals, and natural disasters. But through it all, they remain steadfast and resourceful, relying on their family bonds and their faith in each other to overcome any obstacle.Swiss Family Robinson is a timeless tale of adventure, survival, and family values that has captivated readers of all ages for generations. With its vivid descriptions of exotic landscapes, daring exploits, and heartwarming moments of family togetherness, this classic novel is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.`I will spare you a description, ' said my wife, `of our first day's occupations; truth to tell, I spent the time chiefly in anxious thought and watching your progress and signals. I rose very early this morning, and with the utmost joy perceiving your signal that all was right, hastened to reply to it, and then while my sons yet slumbered, I sat down and began to consider how our position could be improved....This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work