
audiobook
TOME I
TOME II
Note sur l'auteur
Préface
CHAPITRE I - Tempête.—Naufrage.—Corsets natatoires.—Bateau de cuves.
CHAPITRE II - Chargement du radeau.—Personnel de la famille.—Débarquement—Premières dispositions.—Le homard.—Le sel.—Excursions de Fritz.—L'agouti.—La nuit à terre.
CHAPITRE III - Voyage de découverte.—Les noix de coco.—Les calebassiers.—La canne à sucre.—Les singes.
CHAPITRE IV - Retour.—Capture d'un singe.—Alarme nocturne.—Les chacals.
CHAPITRE V - Voyage au navire.—Commencement du pillage.
CHAPITRE VI - Le troupeau à la nage.—Le requin.—Second débarquement.
A Swiss family finds itself cast ashore after a violent storm, their ship shattered and the sea a relentless adversary. Stripped of comforts, they must improvise—fashioning makeshift flotation devices, salvaging supplies, and organizing a daring raft to reach solid ground. Their first night on the island is a blend of fear and curiosity as they confront unfamiliar sounds and strange creatures.
Soon the survivors turn adversity into invention. They tame local wildlife, harvest coconuts and sugarcane, and construct a lofty tree‑house that becomes their new home. Alongside their practical experiments—such as extracting oil from whales and crafting bamboo ladders—they encounter exotic animals like monkeys, iguanas, and even a giant tortoise, each encounter sparking both wonder and practical challenges.
The tale unfolds as a lively chronicle of exploration, resourcefulness, and family teamwork. With a touch of humor and vivid natural detail, it invites listeners to share in the marvel of turning a shipwreck into a thriving, if unconventional, settlement.
Language
fr
Duration
~14 hours (829K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by www.ebooksgratuits.com and Chuck Greif
Release date
2006-04-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1743–1818
Best known for creating The Swiss Family Robinson, this Swiss writer turned a survival adventure into one of the most enduring family classics in children's literature. He wrote the story to entertain and teach his sons, giving it a warm mix of action, curiosity, and practical lessons.
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