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A classic tale of adventure and survival, The Swiss Family Robinson has been a best seller ever since it was published in 1812, just over 200 years ago. Written by Swiss pastor Johann David Wyss, it begins with a shipwreck. A boat carrying a family of settlers to a distant colony is driven onto a reef just off an uncharted tropical island. The sailors desert the ship in lifeboats, leaving the family onboard. They weather the storm, build a makeshift raft out of empty casks, and head for the island. Once on dry land, they set about exploring their new surroundings. Using their wits and ingenuity, they build a new life together and make many amazing discoveries....

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Public Domain (P)2016 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Literature & Fiction
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Some brutal interactions with endangered species and far from politically correct, we absolutely LOVED the honesty and historical context of this story. So much to learn about starting a life from scratch and I love how resourceful the family was. It was capital. Hehe.

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