Swiss Family Robinson

A Swiss family is shipwrecked on a tropical island and takes the name of Robinson because it meets with adventures like those of Robinson Crusoe. If you like adventure you will like the story of the Swiss Family Robinson very much indeed. Every day has dangers for the family. After their shipwreck, they land on an unknown shore and meet with fierce, wild animals - jackals, bears, buffaloes, tiger-cats and a fearful boa-constrictor. They overcome all difficulties by their hard work, courage, common-sense, and trust in God. You will read of their building a house in a giant tree and a home in a salt cave. You will read of their fields, farms and gardens. You will learn what can be done by hard work and determination.

1. We are shipwrecked

2. We reach land in safety

3. We explore the island

4. We visit the wreck

5. We find a new home

6. We build a house in a tree

7. We build the “Elizabeth”

8. We blow up the wreck

9. We have a narrow escape from death

10. We make a staircase

11. We survive the rainy season

12. We find a cave

13. We make a winter home in Rock Castle

14. We celebrate the second Anniversary of our landing

15. We find plenty to do

16. We are in great danger

17. We meet with ostriches and bears

18. We long for company

19. We are worried over Fritz

20. We find a shipwrecked sailor-girl

21. We are amazed to see an English ship

22. We lose two sons but find some friends

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