The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German by Wyss

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Author Wyss, Johann David, 1743-1818
Editor Wyss, Johann Rudolf, 1782-1830
Illustrator Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937
Translator Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swiss_Family_Robinson
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German" by Johann Rudolf Wyss, edited by William H.G. Kingston, is a classic adventure novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around the Robinson family, who find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island, prompting a struggle for survival and the exploration of their resourcefulness and family dynamics in the face of adversity. The opening of the narrative plunges readers into the chaos of a violent storm at sea, where the father navigates the crisis as their ship is wrecked. As the crew panics and ultimately abandons the family, the father and his four sons gather courage and begin to make plans for their survival on the shore, fashioning makeshift swimming belts and gathering resources from the wreck. They face initial challenges, including the fear of being alone and the urgency of establishing a temporary refuge. The family’s strong bond and reliance on one another shine through as they transition from despair to a hopeful outlook for the future, setting the tone for a tale of adventure and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Survival -- Fiction
Subject Family life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 41659
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Most Recently Updated Nov 27, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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