The Swiss Family Robinson [Full Audiobook] by Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson [free Full Audiobook listen online] by Johann David Wyss
Topics librivox, swiss family robinson, wyss, audiobook, literature
Read by Mark F. Smith.
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.
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[@jimhand3478]

I am 96 (born a couple days after lindburgh's flight. In my advanced middle age i have taken to audiobooks due to limited sight (Macular D) i have finished 'Around the World in 80 Days' and 'Moby Dick' among other works of interest and looking forward to 'The Swiss Family Ronison' Thanks for the posting!

[@jamanne2504]

As a 75 yr old Senior Lady, this was one of the few books I owned as a child. The reader is very pleasant and well spoken to my old ears. Thank you for this version.

[@monicafiore20]

Hello! God bless you!🙏🥰

[@mares4636]

This is a favorite from my childhood as well. I am beginning this morning, after finishing Robinson Crusoe narrated by the same reader.

[@lukewlsn9213]

Miss I hope you have a good life God bless you

[@QTRBlackGarrett]

Wholesome

[@gstqcomics2017]

Bless you!!!!

[@johnnicholas1488]

This gentlemen is a very pleasing reader and we owe him many thanks.

[@duanerea3950]

I am 70 yrs young..Lovin this read numerous times since the days of my youth. Good fix for the pigeon English of present lit. This book is not multisyllabic and highbrow but full of good sense and good faith and a love for knowledge from our precious past..the golden thread of our ancestors preserved in script. Never bored with it.

[@mrsmacca126]

Pidgin

[@Bekhard6908]

The reader did an excellent job. Thank you for volunteering.

[@zacharystrong]

The Disney movie seen as a child was and still is one of my favorites. It has made me want to be marooned on a tropical island with a plethora of supplies since a young age. Any time I’m on a boat in the Caribbean… oh no don’t wreck the boat on that little island with all of the gear we have packed.

[@aubrisfox]

I'm almost 11 yet I love older books, especially when they include old english. This audiobook is perfect for me, It helps me relax ☺✨.

[@dxgypsyful]

Check out Robison Caruso, Ivanhoe, Robin Hood, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Three Musketeers

[@ssprinklzz.1318]

cool

[@kellyschneider1458]

Yea it does 😴✌️😇

[@kellyschneider1458]

@@dxgypsyful I suggest that too 😀

[@kellyschneider1458]

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[@lindathomas2350]

Well I guess I'm still young cuz I'm only 74 but I love this adventure, it is truly captivating and very imaginative. I also love the narrator. I have heard other of his stories that he has done and he is just fabulous. I'm an insomniac from way back and need something to help me pass the hours until I finally fall asleep, this does the job very admirably!

[@goncalodantas9061]

Thank you for yet another adventure Mr Mark Smith, the best reader of the world

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

He's good, I remember him from at least seventeen years ago narrating many books on the Librivox site. Greg Wagland is the most brilliant book narrator though, his KZbin channel is Magpie Audio and he does Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Shirlock Holms stories among other books. Check him out he's so good.

[@bahrom942]

​@@dickJohnsonpeterI wouldn't say say that each narrator is good at his style he's good at Sherlock Holmes stories, I loved his voice, finished all Sherlock Holmes stories back in 2023, mark Smith is good at classic books, while mark nelson is good at sci fi. So so

[@marymargaretlindstrom4381]

Mark Smith is a great joy to listen to.

[@ericknight886]

Thank you Mark Smith from Simpsonville thank you so much for all your recordings

[@vikingbraid7515]

I have loved this story ever since my grandma rented the movie for me when I was a boy, must have been 30 years or more. Oh how time does fly, and yet this story still remains timeless. Thank you for your time, to read this most excellent and enjoyable book!

[@mimi5117]

Thank you for this ... i am going blind and i have always had a LOVE for books but can't read regular print now for the last several years. =) ...

[@jenngill7772]

Look into Librovox, they are a free app with hundreds of books to listen to. Some are read entirely by one person, some by several readers as different characters, a few have different readers every chapter and some are actually studio presentations with sound tracks, actors and almost mental visuals! I enjoy their books at work with headphones on. Makes the day so much better than without a book. 🤗

[@michaelledford4751]

Same here,i began reading early at 4 years old and became an avid reader my entire life ,due to shrapnel to my face during Vietnam i went a decade with poor eyesight until surgical advances saved my eyes and allowed me to read again which is something my wife & i did together for years,now at 76 years old i get migraines from struggling to read ,ive been doing talking books for 8 years now,its became something the wife and myself really enjoy on long cold winter days .

[@ssprinklzz.1318]

oof

[@heidihaeni7783]

Dyslexia here. Glad to have found this channel. Happy that you all found it too😊

[@athenaburrus7656]

Your local library will have large print books as well as audiobooks. My town is very small, yet has a large selection of both. Librarians are a most helpful breed. .

[@markjenkins3329]

Thank you! A great reading.

[@glensankey4623]

Tis been many years since I have read/ listened to this book, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the many adventures of the Robinson family! What I truly appreciate is the industry and faith that this family based their lives on, always giving thanks to God for His faithfulness even amongst the most trying times! A hearty thank you to Mr. Simpson for his wonderful narration of the story!

[@kimberlymortenson9513]

I agree. I wish character training of children still occurred as it is shown in this book!

[@jcook2433]

Pages brought to life by a pleasing, strong and steady voice. Thank you. I never had books read to me as a child and this was a great pleasure. Beautifully read and fully enjoyed. ❤

[@ryangillis1468]

I'm almost 40 and still love when someone reads me a story lol

[@mr_high8129]

Ryan Gillis me to bro.

[@oksills]

If only you can find a GOOD story!

[@conniecrawford5231]

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[@jonnygranville281]

Yes. Its awesome 👌. Especially at bedtime. Now if I could only get my wife to tuck me in😀 Anyone ever have a special blanket as a kid? Security blanket like Linus? Mine was called Big Green. It was an ugly ass green blanket on my bed and my mom or mostly my dad would read to me and tuck me in like a burrito. The little Red Hen, Little Engine that could, Scuppers the Sea Dog, or my favorite, Garfield. Yertle the Turtle by Dr Suess my dad did best.

[@janemoore2923]

Love ❣️ listening to the stories while I'm at work keep reading and I will listen thanks

[@wendystewart5665]

My grandmother bought me this book more than 45 years ago… I was recovering after a trip to hospital, distracted me very well ❤️❤️

[@anabelle3179]

Thank you so much for this! I love listening to audiobooks, and I’m glad I could find a free version!

[@Amber-oo8uu]

Anabelle I love your profile pic

[@kellyschneider1458]

Me too

[@TrishCanyon8]

I've never read this before. I'm so enjoying the audiobook and it's particularly meaningful to me at this time. Thank you.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I use this to fall asleep. I need something engaging, familiar and always there. Thank you.

[@QTRBlackGarrett]

Introduction: 0:35 Chapter 1: 2:37 Chapter 2: 19:00 Chapter 3: 40:31 Chapter 4: 58:35 Chapter 5: 1:13:37 Chapter 6: 1:23:29 Chapter 7: 1:30:12 Chapter 8: 1:40:15 Chapter 9: 1:49:18 Chapter 10: 1:59:17 Chapter 11: 2:08:26 Chapter 12: 2:12:56 Chapter 13: 2:27:42 Chapter 14: 2:32:49

[@joeymuscarella6358]

Thank you

[@CyberChud2077]

Thanks QBG

[@What-is-a-handle-is-it-a-tag]

Thanks!

[@mounireaddevil]

Thank you

[@AusMed420]

👍

[@raising_wards]

Im nine and i am listening

[@jcook2433]

That’s wonderful that you are listening. I am too. This is a wonderful story and books are a door into many times and places. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying it.

[@laurafryer1860]

beautiful timeless story great reader thank you x

[@sonya_vegan_mindfullife]

listening to this audio book from South Africa 🌍 🧘‍♀️

[@acmarston]

Would like to fall asleep to this, but I'd still be listening at sunrise.

[@lucyscottwalker2203]

Thank you for reading this book. It was quite enjoyable. I read it as a child but think some of my memories from the book must have been from the movie. Thank you again. You did a great job.

[@DaleyKreations]

There are actually multiple, VASTLY different English translations of the book. I was confused when I first listened to this version as well because the version I read as a child did not involve natives, or lightning strikes etc. So if you are thinking "wait - doesn't the donkey get eaten by a snake at some point" you aren't remembering the movie you are remembering a different translation of the book.

[@pattyrogers9871]

I love this book. 😊

[@ssid]

🔴🟡🟢🟠 Thanks a lot for uploading! 🟠🟢🟡🔴

[@frezzyparker1591]

Thank You!!

[@saraslater7949]

Good audiobook 💟

[@paulwhitehead3002]

Listen to this audio book at least twice a year

[@elishevaborenson4609]

Beautiful narration of a beautifu book.l

[@johnkendrick6198]

Love these audiobooks

[@Brynnium]

Excellent reading of an excellent book. But I think the title should have been "Convenient Circumstances" or "Always Good News".

[@7kaisheba]

" making most of it"

[@johnmorris4003]

Thank you.

[@jakeobrien4583]

they seem to have alot of plants that they can use and the dad know alot

[@philipmalaby8172]

I wish he wouldn’t do a libravox ad every chapter break. Other than that, this is a good recording.

[@somedandy7694]

2:08:20 - Personal bookmark (in case I fall asleep; soothing voice). 2:27:45 - Chapter 14.

[@LW-tb3cz]

I loved this book but was a little disappointed to find out they never lived in a tree lol

[@Janettemay64]

You need to listen again. they divided their time between the tree house and the tent on the beach. The tree was a summer house that was cooler for Elizabeth. The tree house was called Falcon's Nest.

[@nicollekyostia8118]

Is there 1 or 2 parts to this story? The thumbnail shows a 1 in the upper left corner, but the picture above this shows a 2?? Anyone else notice this?

[@legoonly.]

I did

[@bking17383]

There is a sequel written by Alexander Dumas. He loved the book so much that he produced a second.

[@samanthadustman8160]

You mean the upper right side?

[@cbmcphee7]

that was great. the book I got only had 44 chapters.

[@samanthadustman8160]

Yours must not be the whole version

[@nextdoornihilist7649]

Very well written especially for an early 1800s book; Excellent pacing and characterization. Though it does show its age in all the obsessive religious dialogue and actions by the father, but thats just how people were back then. I was surprised just how good this old book is.

[@ScoobsG]

this video is DOPE

[@PossibleJothamChin]

This guy decided to take a seat and read for 12 hours… cool lol

[@Desere1000]

It’s in parts he didn’t read it for 12 hours straight they put It together

[@jacobcooper2962]

guy just sat down and decided to read a book for 13 hours

[@Desere1000]

He didn’t actually read the book straight he took breaks they just put it together

[@bahrom942]

Wtf you are. Use brain this is librivox recording, you so fool person ever

[@singhosanna3962]

If anyone knows where I can find a physical copy of this particular version of the Swiss Family Robinson it would be much appreciated. I can only seem to find versions that have a completely different ending with the character Jenny Montrose.

[@paulacornelison243]

Try a used book store. Look for the oldest covers.

[@trashcangold]

That's the copy I had as a kid As far as I know that is the original & this is an adaptation... Kinda like sci-fy books from the early 1920's that would be rewritten after a time

[@jcook2433]

I like the ending here as well.

[@cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085]

Doesn't anyone remember the T.V. show? 😎

[@jonnygranville281]

The movie was a favorite of mine as a kid. I wanted a tree house like that soooooo bad. Finally got one as an adult but only the Lego one. 😀

[@everything_football67]

nice like it thanks dude

[@malaksivgi9891]

Like from morrocow 😍🌹👍

[@wesb211]

Excellent

[@zavvr4958]

can i have stamp marks to know what chapter im on please?

[@evasfantasy3114]

This is a bit silly. there are no ways to tell where a chapter is. could u put the chapter times in the description? thx

[@xochilmeza9583]

Pueden a lo menos poner subtítulos en español plis 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cameronrouzan3195]

like the video people

[@Merc_0158E7]

This seems like a "Disney" version of Robinson Crusoe... Crusoe was written nearly 100 years earlier.

[@kathleensanderson3082]

My understanding is that Swiss Family Robinson came from stories told to his children by a Swiss pastor. They were written down and published by one of his sons. I'm sure that Robinson Crusoe was a strong influence on the original stories.

[@forza5content239]

I like ur out lakh

[@jewel2114]

Chapter 1 at 2:40

[@AzemythPlayz]

Saving my place for later: 2:27:45

[@susanbschu9210]

Chapter 4 - 58:34

[@madilol378]

Susan B Schumaker do you know where chapter nine is?

[@mrsleysclass1012]

Personal placemarker, which also happens to be chapter 19: 3:01:19

[@wasweiich3459]

I enjoyed the cartoon as a child but I cannot understand why anyone loves this book. It is full of cruelty against animals.

[@susan0208]

6:36:12

[@23pounce]

❓⚠❓Which ending is this? There are two versions.

[@andrewrachelgustafson7133]

Chapter 22 @ 3:38:15

[@Desere1000]

10:16:48

[@bonafide3830]

5:52:40

[@andrewrachelgustafson7133]

4:42:00 chapter 27

[@dennisfarabee5216]

I remember the Disney movie

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 44 8:32 10

[@pwasdaffg]

1:30:00

[@jamesflood1742]

2:48:30

[@jamesflood1742]

5:38:06

[@jamesflood1742]

9:26:03

[@susan0208]

1:41:10

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 57 12:13: 14

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 58 12:39 20

[@theetruetolkienpatriot7701]

lovie

[@_SWFB]

1:24:03

[@ttmilk6633]

Think the lobster mightve poisoned them?

[@siennakelleher6515]

26:18

[@andrewrachelgustafson7133]

5:06:04 Chapter 29

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 42 7:58 55

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 30 5:19 45

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 52 10:21 25

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 51 10:09 40

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 49 9:40 30

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 53 10:50 38

[@daniellejajko6204]

Ok but how can an island be located at the South West of Java and be near new Guinea, thats impossible

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 33 6:02

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 54 11:10 50

[@zachricks5664]

Can you put Spanish subtitles

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 46 9:00 00

[@youngsey]

4:05

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 50 9:50 15

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 45 8:52 25

[@susanbschu9210]

Chapter 3 at 40:30

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 29 5:05 54

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 37 6:51 30

[@_SWFB]

6:51:30

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 48 9:26 10

[@johnmeagher6955]

Chapter 31 5:26

[@rickcrays8106]

16:16