The Swiss Family Robinson |
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Author:
| Wyss, Johann Rudolf |
Series title: | Children's Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-910343-25-8 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2014 |
Publisher: | Max Bollinger
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Imprint: | Sovereign |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | AUD $4.99 |
Book Description:
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Robinsons are weathering a great storm in the sailing ship. The ship runs aground on a reef, and the family learns the ship's crew has taken to a lifeboat and abandoned them. Subsequent searches for the crew yield no trace. The ship survives the night, and the family finds themselves within sight of a tropical island. The ship's cargo of livestock, dogs, guns & powder, carpentry tools, books,, and provisions have survived. The family builds a raft, lashes livestock and the most...
More DescriptionRobinsons are weathering a great storm in the sailing ship. The ship runs aground on a reef, and the family learns the ship's crew has taken to a lifeboat and abandoned them. Subsequent searches for the crew yield no trace. The ship survives the night, and the family finds themselves within sight of a tropical island. The ship's cargo of livestock, dogs, guns & powder, carpentry tools, books,, and provisions have survived. The family builds a raft, lashes livestock and the most valuable supplies to it, and paddles to the island, where they set up a temporary shelter.