Johann David Wyss

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Swiss Family Robinson - A Translation from the Original German. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Johann David Wyss,...

Many years ago, an English translation of the first part of this charming tale appeared; and few books have obtained such deserved popularity. The gradual progress of the family from utter destitution and misery, to happiness and abundance, arising from their own labour, perseverance, and obedience, together with the effect produced on the...

"Don't you sometimes feel that this is the kind of life we were meant to live on this earth? Everything we need, everything, right here, right at our fingertips". Said to be inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Wyss tale of a family stranded at sea and washed up on a tropical island has become a much-loved classic. As the Swiss pastor, his...