Vintage 1999 Great Illustrated Classics The Swiss Family Robinson Book

Hardcover with black and white illustrations throughout. Approx 5 1/2” X 8” This classic adventure novel, first published in 1812, tells the story of the Robinson family who are shipwrecked on a deserted island and must use their resourcefulness and ingenuity to survive and build a new life. The book was written by Johann David Wyss, a Swiss pastor, and was intended to teach his four sons about good family values and self-reliance. Key themes in the book include family, survival, ingenuity, and the importance of working together. The story has been adapted into various forms, including films and television series, such as the 1960 Disney film.