Here I present: Johann David Wyss (1743-1818), “The Swiss Family Robinson”, 1812.
INTRODUCTION.
From the dire opening lines, a timeless story of adventure begins. One family in 1812 will emerge alive from this terrible storm: The Robinson’s – Swiss pastor, his wife, and four (4) sons, plus two (2) dogs, and a shipload of livestock. Inspired by Daniel Defoe, “Robinson Crusoe”, 1719, this heartwarming tale portrays a family’s struggle to create a new life on a strange and fantastic tropical island.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Chapter 1. SHIPWRECKED AND ALONE.
Chapter 2. A DESOLATE ISLAND.
Chapter 3. WE EXPLORE OUR ISLAND.
Chapter 4. THE HOMEWARD JOURNEY.
Chapter 5. WE REVISIT THE WRECK.
Chapter 6. MOTHER MAKES A SUGGESTION.
Chapter 7. WE BUILD A BRIDGE.
Chapter 8. THE JOURNEY TO THE WONDERFUL TREES.
Chapter 9. THE TREE-HOUSE.
Chapter 10. A VISIT TO TENTHOLM.
Chapter 11. THE STRANGE ANIMAL.
Chapter 12. TOWED BY A TURTLE.
Chapter 13. AN IMPORTANT EXPERIMENT.
Chapter 14. THE PINNACE AND THE PETARD.
Chapter 15. THE CALABASH WOOD.
Chapter 16. LAST VISIT TO THE WRECK.
Chapter 17. THE BUFFALO HUNT.
Chapter 18. THE HOLLOW TREE.
Chapter 19. THE RAINY SEASON.
Chapter 20. THE SALT CAVERN.
Chapter 21. “WOODLANDS”.
Chapter 22. THANKSGIVING DAY.
Chapter 23. THE ISLAND SPORTS CARNIVAL.
Chapter 24. A MIDNIGHT RAID.
Chapter 25. THE STRANDED WHALE.
Chapter 26. JACK DISCOVERS A SKELETON.
Chapter 27. DEATH OF A MONSTER.
Chapter 28. AN INLAND JOURNEY.
Chapter 29. THE DESERT.
Chapter 30. OSTRICHES AND BEARS.
Chapter 31. THE CAPTIVE OSTRICH.
Chapter 32. HOME AGAIN.
Chapter 33. A VISIT TO WHALE ISLAND.
Chapter 34. OUR FIRST HARVEST.
Chapter 35. THE TRIAL OF THE “SEA HORSE”.
Chapter 36. NEWS BY PIGEON POST.
Chapter 37. TO THE RESCUE.
Chapter 38. AFTER TEN YEARS.
Chapter 39. THE MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE.
Chapter 40. FRITZ SAYS GOOD-BYE.
Chapter 41. THE STRANGER.
Chapter 42. JENNY.
Chapter 43. THE MYSTERIOUS GUNS.
Chapter 44. THREE CHEERS FOR NEW SWITZERLAND!
COMMENTS.
Johann David Wyss (1743-1818), “The Swiss Family Robinson”, 1812 was the inspiration for Irwin Allen (director), “Lost in Space”, 1965-1968 science fiction American television series. The “Lost in Space” characters were (shown ABOVE):
Dr. (Professor) John Robinson
Dr. Maureen Robinson
Major Don West
Judy Robinson
Penny Robinson
Will Robinson
Dr. (Colonel) Zachary Smith
The Robot
Many Americans grew up watching the “Lost in Space” television series in 1965-1968. Today “Lost in Space” is a cultural icon for many. Johann David Wyss, “The Swiss Family Robinson”, 1812 is an adventure story that continues to be popular.
