The Swiss Family Robinson (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
(Hardback, Bonded Leather)
Publishing Details
The Swiss Family Robinson (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
By (Author) Johann David Wyss
Illustrated by Thomas Heath Robinson
Union Square & Co.
Sterling
28th August 2016
29th September 2016
Bonded Leather
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
833.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
544
Width 157mm, Height 203mm
Description
Shipwrecked on an unchartered island, the Swiss Family Robinson mother, father, and four young boys make the most of their predicament, adapting to the island and turning the absence of civilisation to their advantage. Through perseverance, hard work, and self-reliance, they become masters of their new environment.Their experience is colourful, creative, and filled with exciting adventures.
Author Bio
Johan David Wyss (1743 - 1818) was a Swiss author, best remembered for his classic book, The Swiss Family Robinson, which was said to have been inspired by Robinson Crusoe.
