The Swiss Family Robinson by  Johann David Wyss


Table of Contents

Front Matter


A Shipwreck and Preparations for Deliverance
A Landing and Consequent Occupations
Voyage and Discovery
A Nocturnal Alarm
Return to the Wreck
A Troop of Animals in Cork Jackets
Second Journey of Discovery
Construction of a Bridge
Change of Abode
Construction of a Ladder
The Settling in the Giant Tree
The Sabbath and the Parable
Conversation, a Walk, and Important Discoveries
Continuation of the Preceding Chapter
Hopes of a Sledge
A Bathing, a Fishing, the Jumping Hare
More Stores from the Wreck
The Tortoise Harnessed
Another Trip to the Wreck
The Cracker and the Pinnace
Gymnastic Exercises
Excursion into Unknown Tracts
Useful Occupations and Labors
A New Domain
The Malabar Eagle
Treatment of Bees
The Wild Ass
Flax and the Rainy Season
Spring—Spinning—Salt Mine
House in the Salt Rock
New Fishery
Completion of Two Farm-Houses
Postscript by the Editor
A Storm
Lightning and Wonderful Escape
Safe Return of the Boys
Adventures—Returning Calm
Expedition in Search of the Vessel
Home Employments—Plans
A Chest
A Forge
A Grotto
Journey in the Litter to Tent-House
Occupation of Tent-House
Expedition of Discovery—Brown Bears
Bivouac—The Stars
Attempted Return—Loss of the Canoe
Bitter Disappointment at Tent-House
Voyage in the Pinnace
Disembarkation and Exploration
Continued Misfortunes
Shoal of Whales
A Missionary of God
Joyful Reunion
Madame Hirtel's Narrative
Continuation of the Narrative
The Narrative Concluded
Embarkation for and Arrival at the Island
Conclusion
Postscript Two Years After

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