Swiss Family Robinson

This story tells of the happy discovery of the wonders of natural history by a family shipwrecked on a desert island, who remain united through all the adversities they encounter. Inspired by Robinson Crusoe, this joyful narrative by a Swiss pastor remains a classic tale to be enjoyed by all. AUTHOR: Johann Rudolph Wyss (1782 - 1830) was a Swiss writer who published 'The Swiss Family Robinson' in 1812 under his own name, although he acknowledged subsequently that he had edited the book from a much longer story written by his father Johann David Wyss. The story of castaways on a tropical island has gone on to be one of the most popular books of all time.