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The Swiss Family Robinson, Or, The Adventures Of A Father And His Four Sons On A Desert Island: Six Coloured Engravings On Steel

The Swiss Family Robinson, Or, The Adventures Of A Father And His Four Sons On A Desert Island: Six Coloured Engravings On Steel

David Wyss, Johann

Paperback

General World History

ISBN10: 9354366503
ISBN13: 9789354366505
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A shipwreck. A family's resolve. In the lush wilds of a tropical island, The Swiss Family Robinson unfolds into one of literature's most beloved tales of survival, courage, and ingenuity. When a father and his four sons find themselves stranded far from civilisation, every day becomes a lesson in wilderness skills and resourcefulness. With each challenge, they transform adversity into adventure, crafting a new life from the island's bounty and forging unbreakable bonds. This illustrated classic edition, featuring six exquisite coloured engravings on steel, brings Johann David Wyss's timeless world vividly to life for a new generation. Much more than a children's survival fiction, Wyss's unabridged adventure novel is a celebration of family, discovery, and the enduring human spirit. Its vivid island setting, inventive escapades, and practical lessons have inspired readers for over two centuries - from Robinson Crusoe enthusiasts to Treasure Island fans, and anyone captivated by deserted island survival. The Swiss Family Robinson remains a read aloud family classic, equally at home in homeschool literature study as in the hands of collectors of 19th century classics. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are revisiting a childhood favourite or discovering it for the first time, this shipwrecked family adventure is more than a story; it is an invitation to explore, imagine, and marvel at the ingenuity that turns the wild unknown into a place called home.

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