Books with author Johann David Wyss

Building a life on a deserted island is quite an adventure!Abandoned by crew and passengers, then shipwrecked in the East Indies on their way to Australia, the Swiss Family Robinson gathers their resources and builds a life over a period of ten years living on a deserted island. Included in the Robinsonade genre—which is built on the novel Robinson Crusoe—this story imparts high morals and practical self-reliance skills through adventures that are sure to thrill all ages. 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.

"The Swiss Family Robinson is about the Robinson family comprisingthe father, mother and their four young sons who get shipwreckedon their way from Switzerland to New Guinea. Before long, thefamily is on shore and exploring a deserted island full of exoticanimals, charming locations and hidden dangers. Cut off from thecomforts and companionship of other humans, they use theirfamiliarity with natural history to find the resources and build thetools to construct a canoe, weave cloth, irrigate a garden, tameanimals and construct dwellings. Soon they become masters of theirnew environment, rising to its many challenges and using theiringenuity to avail themselves of its abundant resources.This adventurous tale of survival demonstrates how one canovercome odds through sheer grit and determination; optimism;boundless enthusiasm; perseverance; hard work and self-reliance."

"Swiss Family Robinson" is the classic tale of a Swiss pastor, his wife and their four sons who find themselves shipwrecked on an isolated tropical island. 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. Above all, "Swiss Family Robinson" is a classic tale of adventure that can be enjoyed by readers both young and old.