The family Robinson Crusoe: or, journal of a father shipwrecked, with his wife and children, on an uninhabited island.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The family Robinson Crusoe: or, journal of a father shipwrecked, with his wife and children, on an uninhabited island.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The family Robinson Crusoe: or, journal of a father shipwrecked, with his wife and children, on an uninhabited island. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wyss, Johann David (1743–1818).
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"The Family Robinson Crusoe: or, Journal of a Father Shipwrecked, with His Wife and Children" is an adventure novel written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a family-oriented retelling of the classic Robinson Crusoe story, focusing on the theme of survival after a shipwreck. The narrative follows a father, his wife, and their four sons who find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island, emphasizing their struggle to adapt to their new environment and the family dynamics involved in overcoming adversity. The beginning of the story depicts the family's harrowing experience of being shipwrecked during a violent storm. The father provides emotional support to his terrified children, highlighting themes of faith and resilience during their darkest moments. As they face the immediate dangers of the sea, he devises a plan for survival and encourages the family to work together in preparation for potential escape or sustenance. The narrative sets the stage for the family's resourcefulness, revealing their initial forays into survival as they explore their new abode and gather necessary supplies, setting in motion the adventures that follow.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The family Robinson Crusoe: or, journal of a father shipwrecked, with his wife and children, on an uninhabited island.
- Author credits: Wyss, Johann David (1743–1818)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Family life -- Fiction
- Islands -- Fiction
- Survival -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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