{"product_id":"2940012298881","title":"The Swiss Family Robinson","description":"Johann David Wyss (March 4, 1743 - January 11, 1818) is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson.  His inspiration for the book was Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.  His goal was to teach important lessons to his \u003cbr\u003echildren.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book was first published in 1812 and was translated into English two years late by William Godwin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohann David Wyss was a Swiss pastor.  He wanted to instill firm values of good husbandry, the uses of the natural world and self-reliance.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel revolves around a Swiss family who become shipwrecked in the East Indies while enroute to Australia.  It has become one of the most popular books of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwiss Family Robinson was edited by his son, Johann Rudolf Wyss who was a scholar and wrote the Swiss national anthem.  The book was illustrated by another son, Johann Emmanuel Wyss.","brand":"Timeless Classic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081177678064,"sku":"2940012298881","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012298881_p0.jpg?v=1763554548","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012298881","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}