The swiss family robinson wordsworth childrens classics johann david wyss on. The family had to fight exotic animals like a serpent and a grizzly bear. The dust jacket is in poor condition with many tears, although it is still intact. Following a wild and raging storm, the swiss family robinson are stranded at sea. Finding a good translation of swiss family robinson is not as easy as one would think the book was written by a swiss pastor, johann david wyss, and originally published in 1812. A beautiful story about survival, the robinson family shows that one does not have to have the usual comforts of life in order to be comfortable and happy.
I was on the edge of my seat when i read about these ferocious fights. Mcloughlin victorian childrens book the swiss family robinson in. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide wyss, johann david, 17431818, william henry giles kingston and jeanne edwards, the swiss family robinson n. Johann rudolf was a son who did some editing on the book. The swiss family robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into english two year wyss is best remembered for his book the swiss family robinson. Wyss was inspired by daniel defoes classic novel robinson crusoe but wanted to create a story that would be accessible to children. This is a nice victorian childrens book that dates to 1880, published by mcloughlin bros of new york. The swiss family robinson by william h g kingston abebooks. The swiss family robinson simple english wikipedia, the. However, its a truly exciting adventure and a timeless story of warm and loving family life. I have a book published in 1880 the swiss family robinson edited by william h. The swiss family robinson is a great action book that makes you say, wow. Swiss family robinson, an adaptation of daniel defoes robinson crusoe, was first published in 1812 and enjoyed great success. Wyss wrote the story for his sons to teach about spiritual and family values, industriousness, and wise uses of plants and animals.
Originally, swiss army chaplain johann david wyss 17431818 wrote an adventure story modeled after daniel defoes robinson crusoe to amuse his four sons, who, one imagines, found their counterparts in age and character in their fathers book. Mcloughlin victorian childrens book the swiss family. Swiss family robinson was written by johann david wyss, not johann or jean rudolf wyss. The original manuscript of the novel had been written by wysss father, johann david, a clergyman, for and with the aid of his four sons. The mysterious island jules verne 1828 1905, translated bywilliam henry giles kingston 1814 1880 a story of castaways, similar to robinson crusoe and the swiss family robinson, this book. Rare 1880 swiss family robinson illustrated maps nice description. Translated from the original italian, by charles cullen, esq. The book was edited by his son, johann rudolf wyss, a scholar who wrote the swiss national anthem. The book showcases a family of six that has to start all over without the. This fun 1882 classic childrens book of the swiss family robinson published by george routledge and sons of new york is somewhat collectible on the market.
The swiss family robinson was written by johann david wyss, and published in 1812. The swiss family robinson 1975 tv series wikipedia. The book is in very good condition, with very few signs of wear or aging. The swiss family robinson, or adventures of a father and mother. To which are added, critical dissertations on the land, the animals, and inhabitants of mexico. I have a book published in 1880 the swiss family robinson. Robinson is a novel by johann david wyss, first published in 1812, about a swiss family. Swiss family robinson in antiquarian and collectable books for. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. The story is about a swiss family shipwrecked in the east indies while on their way to port jackson, australia. I thought the swiss family robinson was a spectacular adventuresurvival book.
The book was illustrated by another son, johann emmanuel wyss. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Swiss family robinson by johann david wyss read free. Editions of the swiss family robinson by johann david wyss. Jules verne 1828 1905, translated by william henry giles kingston 1814 1880 a story of castaways, similar to robinson crusoe and the. The father was a swiss clergyman, who, in the revolution of 1798, had lost all his fortune, and had determined to emigrate, in order to seek elsewhere the means of supporting his family. Robinson crusoe 1864 tenth edition illustrated beetons library civil war era. The author of the swiss family robinson was actually a number of people. Johann david wyss 17431818 was a swiss writer best known for the swiss family robinson. Librivox recording of the swiss family robinson, by johann r. The swiss family robinson is a tale of shipwreck and adventure that begins when a family aboard a ship is caught in a storm and driven aground on a reef. Kingston, william henry giles 18141880 worldcat identities. The mysterious island by jules verne part 1 youtube.
As written by swiss pastor johann david wyss, and edited by his son johann rudolf wyss, the novel was intended to teach his four sons about family values, good husbandry, the uses of the natural world and selfreliance. A pastor with four sons, it is said that he was inspired by defoes robinson crusoe to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important. Please note that some items may be heavy or oversize, and therefore may require an additional shipping cost. The swiss family robinson is so general a favourite that it is hoped a fresh version may prove acceptable. The swiss family robinson or adventures of a father and mother and four sons in a desert island johann david wyss.
The first english edition was translated by william godwin in 1814. Kingston with 95 illustrations on wood purchased by my grandfather in 1881. From 1880 or tabouts, this a nice victorian copy of the swiss family robinson, or, adventures of a father and mother and four sons in a desert island, with a map and illustrations. It seems to be in pretty good condition with the exception of the cover which is frayed around the edges. The swiss family robinson in words of one syllable board book. The twohour pilot for the series was first shown on april 15, 1975. The swiss family robinson online book a close family who has found themselves stranded on an island after a shipwreck. The swiss family robinson or adventures of a shipwrecked family on a desolate island. Mcloughlin victorian childrens book the swiss family robinson in words of one syllable, price. The swiss family robinson johann david wyss 1743 1818 and johann rudolf wyss 1782 1830 cut off from the comforts and companionship of other humans, they use a familiarity with natural history and biology to find the resources and build the tools to construct a canoe, weave cloth, irrigate a garden, and turn an immense hollow tree into a. The swiss family robinson wordsworth childrens classics. Swiss family robinson by johann david wyss free ebook. The swiss family robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into english two years later. The swiss family robinson by johann david wyss free at.
I rated this book a five because it shows how a family tries to survive on a stranded island. The swiss family robinson, unabridged 9780486416601 by johann wyss. Find the swiss family robinson, or adventures of a father and mother and. Although there are many hardships, the family lives in peace and harmony, and even rescues a girl who herself is a castaway on a nearby island. The robinson family must keep an eye out for danger while also starting a whole new way of life for themselves. When a swiss couple and their four sons are shipwrecked on an isolated island. You can say that the book is pretty much a long diary that is kept by the father of the family of everything that happens to them on the island. He went first to england, with his wife and children, consisting of four sons, between the ages of twelve and five. His novel has been adapted numerous times for television, film, and the stage.
With its many black and white illustrations, in good conditionwhich they rarely are it is hard to tell from your image how well preserved the whole volume is has a rare book value in the range of 50. Katrina ahmansen, a 22year old englishwoman, is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as the personal assistant to the famous swedish soprano, jenny lind. The life, work and influence of william henry giles kingston by maurice rooke kingsford book. Viewing 6 posts 1 through 6 of 6 total author posts september 8, 20 at 11. His son johan rudolf prepared the manuscript for publication in zurich in 1812. Acceptable the swiss family robinson by herr johann rudolf wyss, edited by alf.
A tale of a family shipwrecked and stranded on a desert island, it is still to be found on many reading lists for upper elementary and middle school students. Another son, johann emmanuel wyss apparently illustrated the original german language edition. Johann david wyss 17431818 was an army chaplain with four sons. The project gutenberg ebook of the swiss family robinson.
The swiss family robinson is an american action and adventure series that was broadcast during the 197576 tv season. Kingstons paternal grandfather john kingston 17361820 was a member of parliament who staunchly supported the abolition of the slave trade. The swiss family robinson, or adventures of a father and. William henry giles kingston was born in harley street, london on 28 february 1814. Swiss family robinson or adventures of a father and mother and four sons in a desert island. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time. The swiss family robinson is based on a novel first published in 1812, about a swiss family shipwrecked in the east indies en route to port jackson, australia. Kingston who prefaced this edition with a modest note. Vintage 1880 hc aunt kates gems aladdin and his lamp blue beard robinson crusoe.
The swiss speak three main languages, german, french and italian. This story is inspired by the book, robinson crusoe, hence the name. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. If you are looking for a great page turner, this is a book for you. Since its first publication in 1812, johann wysss novel, the swiss family robinson, has been edited andor translated into various lengths, ranging from eighteen to fiftytwo chapters.
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