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This file includes two classic children's the Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss and Willis the Pilot by Johanna Spyri (author of...

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This file includes two classic children's the Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss and Willis the Pilot by Johanna Spyri (author of Heidi).
According to "Johann David Wyss (March 4, 1743 - January 11, 1818) is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson. It is said that he was inspired by Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story in from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children. The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into English two years later. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time." Also, acording to "Johanna Spyri (12 June 1827 – 7 July 1901) was an author of children's stories, and is best known for Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels. In 1852, Johanna Heusser married Bernhard Spyri, a lawyer. While living in the city of Zürich she began to write about life in the country. Her first book titled A Leaf on Vrony's Grave, was published in 1871 and the following year further stories for both adults and children appeared, among them the tale of Heidi that became an instant and enduring success. Heidi, the story of an orphan girl who lives with her grandfather in the Alps, is not only famous for its vivid portrayal of the landscape but also for its understanding of how children see life and their feelings."




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  • Publication:2009
  • Publisher:B&R Samizdat Express
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  • Language:eng
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  • kindle Asin:B001V5K0GM



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