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The Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss, Johann Rudolf Wyss

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The Swiss Family Robinson

Mr. Robinson comes up with the idea of a digging a cave from Fritz, and when they break through to a large salt cavern, Mr. Robinson realizes after some experimenting that it will make a fine winter...

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The Swiss Family Robinson

During the rainy season, the family lived in their cave, named "Rockburg," as described in Chapter 10. They chose the cave because it was weatherproof, unlike their other home, Falconhurst, which was...

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The Swiss Family Robinson

The Swiss Family Robinson initially constructs a treehouse for safety and shelter, using materials like wood and rope. As their needs evolve, they build more sophisticated structures, including a...

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The Swiss Family Robinson

The family names their landing spot "Safety Bay" to express gratitude to God for their safe escape from a shipwreck. This naming reflects the educational and moral themes of the story, where the...

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