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The Swiss Family Robinson


Book Description
Johann David Wyss (March 4, 1743 - January 11, 1818) was a Swiss pastor who earned lasting fame for writing The Swiss Family Robinson, a novel inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. While Crusoe was a lone castaway, The Swiss Family Robinson was written to have a father figure impart wisdom to his children, teaching them important lessons. The Swiss Family Robinson involves a family being... More
Book Information
PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
BindingPaperback (190 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages168
ISBN-101497573041
ISBN-13978-1497573048
Publication Date04/07/2014
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About Johann David Wyss (Author) : Johann David Wyss is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Johann David Wyss include Swiss Family Robinson, Swiss F... more
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