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by Johann David Wyss (Author), Johann Rudolf Wyss (Created by), Francis Lister Hawks (Created by)
The Swiss Family Robinson is a timeless adventure story of survival and self-reliance, telling the tale of a family shipwrecked on a tropical island. First published in 1812, this classic work of children's literature has enchanted and inspired readers of all ages for generations with its vivid descriptions of exotic flora and fauna, thrilling encounters with pirates and wild animals, and moral lessons about resourcefulness, ingenuity, and cooperation.
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