Willis the Pilot: A Sequel to the Swiss Family Robinson: Or, Adventures of an Emigrant Family Wrecked on an Unknown Coast of the Pacific Ocean: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Willis the Pilot: A Sequel to the Swiss Family Robinson: Or, Adventures of an Emigrant Family Wrecked on an Unknown Coast of the Pacific Ocean: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Willis the Pilot: A Sequel to the Swiss Family Robinson: Or, Adventures of an Emigrant Family Wrecked on an Unknown Coast of the Pacific Ocean is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Paul, Adrien.
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"Willis the Pilot: A Sequel to the Swiss Family Robinson" by Adrien Paul is a novel written in the late 19th century. It serves as a continuation of the beloved tale of the Swiss Family Robinson, following the adventures of the family after their initial survival on a deserted island. The narrative primarily focuses on the lives of Becker and his family, the Wolstons, and the titular character, Willis the Pilot, as they navigate the challenges and discoveries of life on an uncharted coast in the Pacific Ocean. The beginning of the story delves into the years following the initial events of "Swiss Family Robinson," where we learn that the family has established a thriving settlement. The arrival of the English sloop "Nelson" brings with it a renewed hope for communication with their homeland, igniting dreams of reconnecting with civilization. As the weather turns treacherous, Willis's determination to assist the crew on the "Nelson" leads him to take risks that put him at odds with the others. The opening not only introduces key characters like Willis, Becker, and the Wolstons but also sets the stage for themes of adventure, survival, and the complexities of human relationships amid the backdrop of nature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Willis the Pilot: A Sequel to the Swiss Family Robinson: Or, Adventures of an Emigrant Family Wrecked on an Unknown Coast of the Pacific Ocean
- Author credits: Paul, Adrien
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
- Islands -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
- Robinsonades
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
- Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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