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The Swiss family Robinson (Abridged edition)

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A classic tale of adventure and survival, The Swiss Family Robinson has been a bestseller 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 on to a reef just off an uncharted tropical island.

The sailors desert the ship in lifeboats, leaving the family on board.

They weather the storm, build a makeshift raft 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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Product Details
Naxos AudioBooks
1843799464 / 9781843799467
CD-Audio
833.6
01/04/2016
Hong Kong
English
4 CDs (5 hr.)
Secondary/Children's (6-12)/Teenage / Young Adult Learn More
Translated from the German. Read by Jonathan Keeble.