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The Swiss family Robinson : in words of one syllable 1879 edition illustrated

When one has a good tale to tell, he should try to be brief, and not say more than he can help ere he makes a fair start; so I shall not say a word of what took place on board the ship till we had been six days in a storm. The bark had gone far out of her true course, and no... Read Full Overview

""The Swiss Family Robinson Told In Words Of One Syllable"" is a simplified version of the classic adventure novel ""The Swiss Family Robinson"" by Johann David Wyss. Written by Mary Godolphin, the book uses simple language and vocabulary consisting of only one syllable words,... Read Full Overview

"The Swiss Family Robinson Told in Words of One Syllable" from Lucy Aikin. Historical writer (1781-1864).

The Swiss Family Robinson Told In Words Of One Syllable is a classic adventure novel retold by Mary Godolphin in simplified language for young readers. The story follows the Robinson family, who are shipwrecked on a deserted island and must use their ingenuity and resourcefulness... Read Full Overview

Lucy Aikin (1781-1864) was an English historical writer. Lucy was interested in early education, and as such published several works to assist young readers: Poetry for Children: Consisting of Short Pieces to be Committed to Memory (1801), Juvenile Correspondence or Letters (1811),... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview