The Swiss Family Robinson
Gelesen von Mark F. Smith
Johann David Wyss
(4,702 Sterne; 1386 Bewertungen)
The Swiss Family Robinson has delighted generations of readers with its exciting tale of a family which, though shipwrecked, displays “the right stuff” and builds a charming colony that later, they do not want to leave. Cut off from the comforts and companionship of other humans, they use a familiarity with natural history and biology to find the resources and build the tools to construct a canoe, weave cloth, irrigate a garden, and turn an immense hollow tree into a lofty house with a spiral staircase. They domesticate buffaloes, wild asses, and monkeys. They establish farms and plantations. And finally, they have a terrifying encounter with natives from a nearby island.
Johann David Wyss, the author, did not live to complete his tale. Storytellers over the years have injected so many episodes into the various versions that probably none closely match the original. (Indeed, the Baroness de Montholieu expanded the book from two volumes into five when she translated it into French.) This effort was re-translated into English in 1849 by W.H.G. Kingston, abridging the edition severely. It follows the British sensibilities of the period in terms of sentence structure and emphasis. (Summary by Mark F. Smith) (12 hr 45 min)
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Excellent Reader Mark Smith
Steve Colby
(5 Sterne)
This timeless Classic was the first audiobook I read here at Librivox. I was so impressed by the reader, Mark Smith's style that I read another one of his books and another and so on. I found myself reading books that I never would have read because I enjoyed his style of reading so much. He is one of the top contributors here a Librivox and I am so thankful that he devoted such a huge amount of his time to this project. If there was a way I could donate money to this organization I would but from what I understand, there is no mechanism in place to do so.
Excellent Reading
Walking Reader
(5 Sterne)
This is a wonderful classic story, very well read by Mark F. Smith. The story is well known and does not need comment. The focus of this review is Mark Smith's terrific reading. He reads in a very clear voice and with an engaging style, which together do a great job in conveying the author's intent and holding the listener's interest. I highly recommend it. I'm amazed that with over 600,000 downloads this is the first review of this terrific audio book. Great job Mark, and many thanks for all of your effort in preparing this!
fantastic book and fantastic reader!
ccarnage
(5 Sterne)
great book with a great reader! This version of the text is very different to others I've read, but just as fantastic! ( for instance, in other translations/ versions, I distinctly remember the donkey being eaten by a boa constrictor, which does not happen at all here)
Have always loved this story.
(5 Sterne)
Not only did I enjoy the story itself but, though I am an adult, I feel that it enhanced my character as well. I am sure I will listen to it again, at a later date.
Narrator
Sonya
(5 Sterne)
My rating is for the author only. Our book interest are similar. Though there are a couple of titles I've listened to of his based on similar books this is the fifth book I specifically searched for and found that Mark Smith had recorded. It's great to find a book and know you'll be able to enjoy it based on the reader alone. Thanks again for another excellent recording!
Great
JOHN DINNER
(5 Sterne)
great reading I think you did really well I can't wait to see what else he does also the story was really well written and everyone can enjoy this book
Great reader!
Angie
(5 Sterne)
What a great reader! This is my kids favorite book read by their favorite reader! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Thank you Mark Smith!
Cecily
(5 Sterne)
I am so greatful for all the novels Mark Smith has volunteered. He does an amazing job! I only came across this book as many others simply because he is Narrating. I will be completing all of the books he has done. Highly recommended book and reader!! p.s. thanks for making my work days fly bye ;)