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Swiss Family Robinson: Large Print
Contributor(s): Wyss, Johann David (Author)

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 ISBN:     ISBN-13: 9798619896954
Publisher: Independently Published
OUR PRICE: $11.69  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Family Life - General
- Fiction | Action & Adventure
Lexile Measure: 840
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" L (1.39 lbs) 270 pages
 
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The tempest had raged for six days, and on the seventh seemed to increase. The ship had been so far driven from its course, that no one on board knew where we were. Every one was exhausted with fatigue and watching. The shattered vessel began to leak in many places, the oaths of the sailors were changed to prayers, and each thought only how to save his own life. "Children," said I, to my terrified boys, who were clinging round me, "God can save us if he will. To him nothing is impossible; but if he thinks it good to call us to him, let us not murmur; we shall not be separated." My excellent wife dried her tears, and from that moment became more tranquil. We knelt down to pray for the help of our Heavenly Father; and the fervour and emotion of my innocent boys proved to me that even children can pray, and find in prayer consolation and peace.We rose from our knees strengthened to bear the afflictions that hung over us. Suddenly we heard amid the roaring of the waves the cry of "Land land " At that moment the ship struck on a rock; the concussion threw us down. We heard a loud cracking, as if the vessel was parting asunder; we felt that we were aground, and heard the captain cry, in a tone of despair, "We are lost Launch the boats " These words were a dagger to my heart, and the lamentations of my children were louder than ever. I then recollected myself, and said, "Courage, my darlings, we are still, above water, and the land is near. God helps those who trust in him. Remain here, and I will endeavour to save us."
 
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