The Swiss family Robinson

audiobook

The Swiss family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss

EN·~11 hours·62 chapters

Chapters

62 total

COLOR PLATES

0:40

CHAPTER I - A Shipwreck, and Preparations for Deliverance

21:36

CHAPTER II - A Landing, and Consequent Occupations

20:20

CHAPTER III - Voyage of Discovery

17:28

CHAPTER IV - Return from the Voyage of Discovery—A Nocturnal Alarm

11:13

CHAPTER V - Return to the Wreck

17:37

CHAPTER VI - A Troop of Animals in Cork Jackets

13:43

CHAPTER VII - Second Journey of Discovery Performed by the Mother of the Family

9:41

CHAPTER VIII - Construction of a Bridge

11:56

CHAPTER IX - Change of Abode

13:24

Description

A violent storm tosses a family’s ship onto treacherous rocks, leaving a father, his devoted wife, and four frightened boys stranded on an unknown shore. In the frantic hours after the crash, they cling to one another’s courage, offering prayers and hopeful resolve as the sea swallows their vessel. Their father's calm reassurance and the mother’s soothing presence become the anchors that steady the children amid the roar of the waves.

Now cast ashore, the family must quickly turn desperation into ingenuity. Together they survey the island’s resources, building shelter from driftwood and learning what the surrounding jungle can provide. Their bond deepens as each member discovers a role—whether gathering food, fashioning tools, or keeping spirits alive—forming the foundation for a new, self‑sufficient life far from home. The story unfolds as a steady blend of authentic survival skill and heartfelt family devotion, inviting listeners to imagine what it means to rebuild hope on an untouched isle.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (676K characters)

Release date

2026-02-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johann David Wyss

Johann David Wyss

1743–1818

Best remembered as the creator of The Swiss Family Robinson, this Swiss pastor wrote an adventure tale meant to entertain his children while teaching resourcefulness, faith, and family cooperation. The book went on to become one of the most widely loved classics of children's literature.

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