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"The Swiss Family Robinson, Told in Words of One Syllable" is an adaptation of the classic novel "Swiss Family Robinson" written by Johann David Wyss. The adaptation you mentioned was created by Lucy Aikin and presents the original story using simplified language with words of one syllable to make it more accessible for young readers or those who are learning to read.The original "Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss, first published in 1812, tells the story of a Swiss family shipwrecked on a deserted island and their struggle for survival. The family members work together to build shelter, find food, and face various challenges while living in isolation.Lucy Aikin's adaptation of the story in "Words of One Syllable" aims to make the narrative more approachable for readers with limited vocabulary. It is a part of a broader tradition of adaptations and retellings of classic stories to make them more accessible to a wider range of readers.