The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island

Hint: You can preview this book by clicking on "Preview" which is located under the cover of this book. About the author: Johann David Wyss German pronunciation: [ˈjoːhan ˈdaːfɪd ˈviːs] (May 28, 1743 in Berne - January 11, 1818 in Berne) was a Swiss author, best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson (Der schweizerische Robinson) (1812). It is said that he was inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children. The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into English two years later. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time. The book was edited by his son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, a scholar who wrote the Swiss national anthem. Another son, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, illustrated the book. Excerpt from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_David_Wyss