The Swiss Family Robinson (Everyman's Library Children's Classics)

by Johann David Wyss

is with this insect,” said I, “that the beautiful and rich scarlet dye is made. It is found in America, and the Europeans give its weight in gold for it.”

My favorite quote from the book!!!

A noble mind finds its purest joy in the accomplishment of its duty, and to that willingly sacrifices its inclination.

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