The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures of a Shipwrecked Family on a Desolate Island

viii, 377 pp. Color cameo on front board, gilt titles and decorations, all edges gilt. Includes 3 plates. Chromolithographic frontispiece, title page, and plates. "A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity."