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Written by swiss pastor johann david wyss, edited by his son johann rudolf wyss and illustrated by another son, johann emmanuel wyss, the novel was intended to teach his four sons about family values, good husbandry, the uses of the natural world and selfreliance. Johann david wyss students britannica kids homework help. The swiss family robinson by johann wyss 1963 heritage press author. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time. Johann david wyss 17431818 was a swiss writer best known for the swiss family robinson.
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