Unique Elements Historical context Detailed 19th century analysis<br/><br/>An Unmissable Literary Classic by Johann David Wyss<br/>The Swiss Family Robinson by Swiss author Johann David Wyss is a book of literary fiction first published in 1812 in Germany. This edition features the 1849 English translation by William H. G. Kingston.<br/>This celebrated literary classic, filled with thrilling adventure and classic charm, will appeal to a whole new generation of readers in this delightful new edition.<br/>Excerpt<br/>‘But in reality, the more there was to do the better; and I never ceased contriving fresh improvements, being fully aware of the importance of constant employment as a means of strengthening and maintaining the health of mind and body. This, indeed, with a consciousness of continual progress toward a desirable end, is found to constitute the main element of happiness.’<br/>Synopsis<br/>The novel depicts a family's struggle to make a new home for themselves on a wild tropical island. The family, which includes a Swiss pastor, his wife, four young sons, two dogs, and a shipload of livestock, is thrown off course by a severe storm and must rely on one another to adapt to the natural beauties of their strange new home.<br/>Title Details<br/>◆ Original 1849 translation<br/>◆ Literary fiction<br/>◆ 5.5 x 8.5 in<br/>◆ Matte Cover<br/>◆ Cream Paper