Swiss Family Robinson, Johann Wyss
I think this is my third time reading Swiss Family Robinson. The first two times were as a youth, when I was in school. This particular tome is part of the Every Child's Library, published by Saalfield. No date of publication, but is illustrated by Frances Brundage. It has some wear and some damage to the cover, but I still feel it's a lovely book, and worth keeping. Old books just feel better to me.
This book was inspired by DeFoe's Robinson Crusoe, as was Gilligan's Island and Lost in Space, among so many other movies and tv shows, and probably books. Actually, Lost in Space might be inspired more by Swiss Family Robinson. Anyway, it's the story of a family setting out to colonize new territory, and they are shipwrecked near an island that conveniently has enough flora and fauna and conditions to sustain them. They all work hard to not just survive, but thrive, turning lemons into lemonade you could say, while waiting 10 years to be rescued.
It's a fun book to read. I feel like it's not meant to be a deep read, but one that any age can just enjoy, with the spirit of adventure and resourcefulness throughout, with the idea of never giving up hope or faith that God has all things in his control.
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