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Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four young sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island. Thus begins the classic story of survival and adventure that has fired the imaginations of readers since it first appeared in 1812. With optimism and boundless enthusiasm, the Robinson family undertakes the extraordinary task of constructing a home for themselves and exploring the primitive island filled with strange and beautiful creatures and exotic fruits and plants.

The Swiss Family Robinson recounts the adventures of a father, mother, and four sons marooned on a tropical island. The story unfolds beginning with the tragic storm that claims their ship and the lives of the captain and crew, continuing with their own harrowing battle with the elements and dangerous landing on the remote island shore, and onward through their ingenious use of the materials at hand to survive.

The Swiss Family Robinson follows the adventures of the Robinson family, who are shipwrecked on a deserted island. The father, William, leads his wife, Elizabeth, and their four sons—Franz, Ernst, Jack, and little Franz—through challenges as they adapt to their new environment. They learn to build a home, cultivate crops, and hunt for food, fostering teamwork and ingenuity. The family encounters various wildlife, creating both threats and opportunities for survival. As they thrive on the island, they discover the importance of family bonds, resourcefulness, and resilience. Eventually, they...

Jules Verne achieved a triumph when his imagination, fired by Rudolph Wyss’ The Swiss Family Robinson was impelled to carry the story a step farther in The Castaways of the Flag. An island was ever his spiritual home; and no one was ever happier upon one. The Castaways of the Flag is a satisfactory sequel to The Swiss Family Robinson because it is the production of Jules Verne, an original genius, set in motion by Rudolph Wyss. Wherever The Swiss Family Robinson is heard, The Castaways of the Flag should also be heard.

A huge storm hurls a ship against the rocks with the force of a hurricane. A father, mother and their four sons, abandoned by their now drowned crew, must carve out a new life for themselves on an uncharted island. Join them as they learn how to survive while battling the forces of nature.

A parody of its famous predecessor, this short piece was written by Owen Wister for the Harvard Lampoon

A Swiss clergyman, his wife, and four sons are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Their adventure with wild beasts and their remarkable abilities to make the best use of all that nature provides form an inspiring tale of adventure and survival.

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