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Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Volume One of Two When a violent storm leaves a shipwrecked family stranded on a remote, uncharted island, they must summon every ounce of ingenuity and courage to survive. With no hope of rescue, the parents and their sons transform the wild landscape into a thriving sanctuary, crafting shelters, discovering exotic wildlife, and adapting to unpredictable dangers. Each day brings fresh trials-raging seas, mysterious terrain, and unforeseen threats that test their unity and resolve. Yet amid hardship, the island reveals unexpected wonders, pushing the family to grow stronger, resourceful, and more tightly bonded. As they build a life in their isolated paradise, one question lingers: will they remain forever on this island, or find a way back to the world they left behind? Published in 1812, The Swiss Family Robinson became a foundational work of adventure literature, blending Enlightenment ideals of self-reliance, exploration, and harmony with nature. Its imaginative survival narrative inspired countless adaptations and influenced generations of readers and writers, cementing its status as a classic tale of resilience, discovery, and family unity.

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Johann David Wyss was born on May 28, 1743, in Bern, Switzerland, and became a pastor and military chaplain. He was deeply devoted to educating his four sons, often telling them adventure stories inspired by Robinson Crusoe. These tales would later form the foundation of The Swiss Family Robinson.Written between 1794 and 1798, the novel was meant to teach moral lessons through adventure and survival. His son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, edited and published it in 1812, while another son, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, illustrated it. The story quickly gained popularity and became a classic of children's literature.The book's success led to multiple translations and adaptations across various media. It remains one of the most influential adventure novels, shaping survival fiction for generations. Wyss passed away on January 11, 1818, but his literary legacy continues to inspire readers worldwide.

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