The Lost Manuscript Swiss Family Robinson
(eAudiobook)

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    [synopsis] => First published in 1812, The Swiss Family Robinson may sometimes seem old-fashioned to modern readers, especially the family's attitude toward wildlife (if it moves, shoot it). However, it's a truly exciting adventure and a timeless story of warm and loving family life.

As the narrator says: "It was written... for the instruction and amusement of my children... Children are, on the whole, very much alike everywhere, and you four lads fairly represent multitudes... It will make me happy to think that my simple narrative may lead some of these to observe how blessed are the results of patient continuance in well-doing, what benefits arise from the thoughtful application of knowledge and science, and how good and pleasant a thing it is when brethren dwell together in unity, under the eye of parental love."

Written by Swiss pastor Johann David Wyss and edited by his son Johann Rudolf Wyss (this edition lists J.R. as the author), the novel was intended to teach his four sons about family values, good husbandry, the uses of the natural world, and self-reliance. It's fun to think of the long-ago author reading his own books of natural history and creating this novel to share his interests with his boys.

Produced by Macc Kay

Production executive Avalon Giuliano

ICON Intern Eden Garret Giuliano

©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) 2021 Eden Garret Giuliano
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