Author
Johann David Wyss
1743-1818
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Books by Johann David Wyss
The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island
"The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island" by Johann David Wyss is a novel first published in 1812. When a Swiss family's ship is wrecked in the East Indies, they find themselves stranded without the crew. Parents William and Elizabeth, along with their four sons, must reach a nearby island and build a new life from scratch. Using the ship's surviving cargo and livestock, they create a settlement and face various adventures in their struggle for survival.
The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German
"The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German by Wyss" by Johann David Wyss is a novel first published in 1812. After their ship is wrecked in the East Indies, a Swiss family finds themselves stranded on a deserted island. The parents and their four sons must build a new life from scratch, using the ship's salvaged supplies and the island's natural resources. Through ingenuity and cooperation, they create a settlement and face various adventures in their tropical refuge, all while wondering if rescue will ever come.
The family Robinson Crusoe : $b or, journal of a father shipwrecked, with his wife and children, on an uninhabited island.
"The Family Robinson Crusoe: or, Journal of a Father Shipwrecked, with His Wife and Children" is an adventure novel written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a family-oriented retelling of the classic Robinson Crusoe story, focusing on the theme of survival after a shipwreck. The narrative follows a father, his wife, and their four sons who find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island, emphasizing their struggle to adapt to their new environment and the family dynamics involved in overcoming adversity. The beginning of the story depicts the family's harrowing experience of being shipwrecked during a violent storm. The father provides emotional support to his terrified children, highlighting themes of faith and resilience during their darkest moments. As they face the immediate dangers of the sea, he devises a plan for survival and encourages the family to work together in preparation for potential escape or sustenance. The narrative sets the stage for the family's resourcefulness, revealing their initial forays into survival as they explore their new abode and gather necessary supplies, setting in motion the adventures that follow.
Swiss Family Robinson
"Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss is a novel first published in 1812. When a Swiss family's ship is wrecked in the East Indies, they must survive alone after the crew abandons them. Stranded on a tropical island with salvaged supplies and animals, the family builds a new life, facing adventures while learning lessons about self-reliance, natural history, and cooperation. This classic "Robinsonade" follows their resourceful struggle to create a settlement in an unknown land, uncertain if rescue will ever come.
The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island
"The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island" by Johann David Wyss is a novel first published in 1812. When a Swiss family's ship is wrecked in the East Indies, they find themselves stranded without the crew. The parents and their four sons must reach a nearby island and build a new life from scratch. Using salvaged supplies and the island's resources, they create a settlement and face various adventures. Will they ever see civilization again, or will this island become their permanent home?
Le Robinson suisse ou Histoire d'une famille suisse naufragée
"Le Robinson suisse ou Histoire d'une famille suisse naufragée" by Johann David Wyss is a novel first published in 1812. When a Swiss family's ship is wrecked in the East Indies, they find themselves stranded on a deserted island. With resourcefulness and faith, the parents and their four sons must build a new life using salvaged supplies and the island's resources. This educational adventure teaches lessons about family values, self-reliance, and natural history as they face challenges and discover whether rescue will ever come.