The Swiss Family Robinson (Wordsworth Collection Children’s Library)
Author: Johann David Wyss
The Swiss Family Robinson is a story of the happy discovery of the wonders of natural history by a family shipwrecked on a desert island, who remain united through all the adversities they encounter.Inspired by Robinson Crusoe, this joyful narrative by a Swiss pastor remains a classic tale to be enjoyed by all…..Read More
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