William henry giles kingston was born in harley street, london on 28 february 1814. A tale of a family shipwrecked and stranded on a desert island, it is still to be found on many reading lists for upper elementary and middle school students. Robinson crusoe 1864 tenth edition illustrated beetons library civil war era. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide wyss, johann david, 17431818, william henry giles kingston and jeanne edwards, the swiss family robinson n. The swiss family robinson, unabridged 9780486416601 by johann wyss.
The father was a swiss clergyman, who, in the revolution of 1798, had lost all his fortune, and had determined to emigrate, in order to seek elsewhere the means of supporting his family. The book was illustrated by another son, johann emmanuel wyss. Johann david wyss 17431818 was a swiss writer best known for the swiss family robinson. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Kingston with 95 illustrations on wood purchased by my grandfather in 1881. Editions of the swiss family robinson by johann david wyss. Jules verne 1828 1905, translated by william henry giles kingston 1814 1880 a story of castaways, similar to robinson crusoe and the. The swiss family robinson or adventures of a father and mother and four sons in a desert island johann david wyss.
The swiss family robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into english two years later. The swiss family robinson was written by johann david wyss, and published in 1812. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. The book is in very good condition, with very few signs of wear or aging. The swiss family robinson wordsworth childrens classics.
I have a book published in 1880 the swiss family robinson. As written by swiss pastor johann david wyss, and edited by his son johann rudolf wyss, the novel was intended to teach his four sons about family values, good husbandry, the uses of the natural world and selfreliance. Mcloughlin victorian childrens book the swiss family robinson in words of one syllable, price. Swiss family robinson was written by johann david wyss, not johann or jean rudolf wyss. The swiss family robinson is a tale of shipwreck and adventure that begins when a family aboard a ship is caught in a storm and driven aground on a reef. Based upon the novel the swiss family robinson, the pilot and its 20 subsequent episodes of the series were produced by irwin allen, who had earlier produced a futuristic adaptation of the same novel in the. Wyss was inspired by daniel defoes classic novel robinson crusoe but wanted to create a story that would be accessible to children. The mysterious island by jules verne part 1 youtube.
The twohour pilot for the series was first shown on april 15, 1975. Originally, swiss army chaplain johann david wyss 17431818 wrote an adventure story modeled after daniel defoes robinson crusoe to amuse his four sons, who, one imagines, found their counterparts in age and character in their fathers book. The book showcases a family of six that has to start all over without the. Swiss family robinson by johann david wyss read free. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. The swiss family robinson, or adventures of a father and mother. To which are added, critical dissertations on the land, the animals, and inhabitants of mexico. The swiss family robinson in words of one syllable board book. Please note that some items may be heavy or oversize, and therefore may require an additional shipping cost. This story is inspired by the book, robinson crusoe, hence the name. Acceptable the swiss family robinson by herr johann rudolf wyss, edited by alf.
His son johan rudolf prepared the manuscript for publication in zurich in 1812. I was on the edge of my seat when i read about these ferocious fights. His novel has been adapted numerous times for television, film, and the stage. The life, work and influence of william henry giles kingston by maurice rooke kingsford book. I thought the swiss family robinson was a spectacular adventuresurvival book. The original manuscript of the novel had been written by wysss father, johann david, a clergyman, for and with the aid of his four sons. Although there are many hardships, the family lives in peace and harmony, and even rescues a girl who herself is a castaway on a nearby island. Rare 1880 swiss family robinson illustrated maps nice description. Find the swiss family robinson, or adventures of a father and mother and. Following a wild and raging storm, the swiss family robinson are stranded at sea.
If you are looking for a great page turner, this is a book for you. He went first to england, with his wife and children, consisting of four sons, between the ages of twelve and five. Vintage 1880 hc aunt kates gems aladdin and his lamp blue beard robinson crusoe. Johann david wyss 17431818 was an army chaplain with four sons. The swiss family robinson 1975 tv series wikipedia. Wyss wrote the story for his sons to teach about spiritual and family values, industriousness, and wise uses of plants and animals. A beautiful story about survival, the robinson family shows that one does not have to have the usual comforts of life in order to be comfortable and happy. The robinson family must keep an eye out for danger while also starting a whole new way of life for themselves. The swiss family robinson, or adventures of a father and. The swiss family robinson johann david wyss 1743 1818 and johann rudolf wyss 1782 1830 cut off from the comforts and companionship of other humans, they use a familiarity with natural history and biology to find the resources and build the tools to construct a canoe, weave cloth, irrigate a garden, and turn an immense hollow tree into a. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time.
When a swiss couple and their four sons are shipwrecked on an isolated island. The author of the swiss family robinson was actually a number of people. The swiss family robinson is based on a novel first published in 1812, about a swiss family shipwrecked in the east indies en route to port jackson, australia. The swiss speak three main languages, german, french and italian. I have a book published in 1880 the swiss family robinson edited by william h. The swiss family robinson is so general a favourite that it is hoped a fresh version may prove acceptable. Swiss family robinson, an adaptation of daniel defoes robinson crusoe, was first published in 1812 and enjoyed great success.
Swiss family robinson or adventures of a father and mother and four sons in a desert island. Swiss family robinson in antiquarian and collectable books for. First published in 1812, the swiss family robinson may sometimes seem oldfashioned to modern readers, especially the familys attitude toward wildlife if it moves, shoot it. With its many black and white illustrations, in good conditionwhich they rarely are it is hard to tell from your image how well preserved the whole volume is has a rare book value in the range of 50. Katrina ahmansen, a 22year old englishwoman, is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as the personal assistant to the famous swedish soprano, jenny lind. Johann rudolf was a son who did some editing on the book. The mysterious island jules verne 1828 1905, translated bywilliam henry giles kingston 1814 1880 a story of castaways, similar to robinson crusoe and the swiss family robinson, this book. Since its first publication in 1812, johann wysss novel, the swiss family robinson, has been edited andor translated into various lengths, ranging from eighteen to fiftytwo chapters. I rated this book a five because it shows how a family tries to survive on a stranded island. Librivox recording of the swiss family robinson, by johann r.
The dust jacket is in poor condition with many tears, although it is still intact. The swiss family robinson by william h g kingston abebooks. Swiss family robinson by johann david wyss free ebook. The first english edition was translated by william godwin in 1814. Mcloughlin victorian childrens book the swiss family. Kingstons paternal grandfather john kingston 17361820 was a member of parliament who staunchly supported the abolition of the slave trade. The swiss family robinson by johann david wyss free at.
From 1880 or tabouts, this a nice victorian copy of the swiss family robinson, or, adventures of a father and mother and four sons in a desert island, with a map and illustrations. Kingston who prefaced this edition with a modest note. The swiss family robinson simple english wikipedia, the. The swiss family robinson wordsworth childrens classics johann david wyss on. Mcloughlin victorian childrens book the swiss family robinson in. The story is about a swiss family shipwrecked in the east indies while on their way to port jackson, australia. The swiss family robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into english two year wyss is best remembered for his book the swiss family robinson. The project gutenberg ebook of the swiss family robinson. The swiss family robinson is an american action and adventure series that was broadcast during the 197576 tv season.
Make offer swiss family robinson victorian binding. The swiss family robinson online book a close family who has found themselves stranded on an island after a shipwreck. The swiss family robinson is a great action book that makes you say, wow. The swiss family robinson or adventures of a shipwrecked family on a desolate island. The family had to fight exotic animals like a serpent and a grizzly bear. This fun 1882 classic childrens book of the swiss family robinson published by george routledge and sons of new york is somewhat collectible on the market. Finding a good translation of swiss family robinson is not as easy as one would think the book was written by a swiss pastor, johann david wyss, and originally published in 1812. A new translation from the original german wyss, johann david 17431818, kingston, william henry giles 1814 1880 on. The book was edited by his son, johann rudolf wyss, a scholar who wrote the swiss national anthem. However, its a truly exciting adventure and a timeless story of warm and loving family life. You can say that the book is pretty much a long diary that is kept by the father of the family of everything that happens to them on the island.
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