Explore a hidden paradise in The Swiss Family Robinson: the original 1812 edition with over 100 Vintage illustrations, edited by William H. G. Kingston.
Bound for Port Jackson, Australia, Father Robinson boards a ship with his wife and their four sons. Little does he know, their lives will never be the same again…
When a violent storm destroys their ship and separates them from the rest of the crew, the Robinson family is stranded on a tropical island in the East Indies. With most of their belongings lost at sea, the only thing they have left is each other.
Using everything they have at their disposal, the Swiss family builds a new life from scratch, taming the wilderness and turning their new home into a hidden paradise away from the rest of the world. But when the world comes to their doorstep, the Robinsons will have to make an impossible choice…
A masterful blend of adventure and family values, The Swiss Family Robinson is a powerful novel about the triumph of human will over nature’s obstacles.
Dive into Johann David Wyss’ illustrated masterpiece that inspired generations with important lessons about family values, collaboration, and self-reliance.
New treasures to discover in this classic edition: 100+ vintage illustrations of the island’s hidden wildlife from the 1891 George Routledge and Sons edition. Bonus content: a fun quiz to test your Robinson family knowledge and island trivia. Beautiful cover artwork for your classic collection. Clear formatting layout, edited for readers of all ages.
Ready for an unforgettable adventure? The island’s secrets await in The Swiss Family Robinson, one of the most popular books of children’s fiction ever written!
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