The Swiss Family Robinson, Johann David Wyss
This is the most irritating books I've read in a while. One would suppose as the book is about a shipwreck and the families survival far away from how it would be about hardship. That's wasn't really the case. The ship was packed with almost everything they could want. They had dogs, pigs, asses, ducks, geese, and a bull; all of whom they managed to save. It also had also sorts of tools and supplies you would want for a colony. A lush land was nearby and it was easy for them to make their first camp. The land provided fruits, vegetables, and yet more animals. They gained parrots, an eagle, more asses, a buffalo, an ostritch, and doves. Not only did they have all this but the father seemed to know everything about what sort of animals and plants might be found and all sorts of techniques that could be used to improve their life. He, his wife, and sons were uniformally talented at everything they turned their hand to. It may not be fair to think so but they all need taking down a peg or two.
