The Swiss Family Robinson
The eldest son, adventurous and skilled in hunting and exploration.
Shipwreck and Preparations for Deliverance
The eldest son; suggests using bladders or cork jackets for swimming to land; helps his father construct the flotation devices.
A Landing, and Consequent Occupations
The eldest son, described as intelligent and vivacious. He reloads a gun and wanders along the river to explore.
Voyage of Discovery
Accompanies father on the journey, reconciles with the dogs, and learns to value usefulness over money.
Return from the Voyage of Discovery
Carries sugarcane, learns to extract juice, and becomes the protector of the young monkey.
Return to the Wreck
Accompanies father to the wreck, suggests making a sail, and demonstrates resourcefulness and strength.
Chapter VI
Praised for inventing the cork jackets; shoots and wounds a shark during the voyage.
The Mother's Journey of Discovery
Mentioned as being with the father on the returning sail; not directly active in this chapter.
Construction of a Bridge
Assists with the bridge construction and crosses it with Jack.
Change of Abode
Shows jealousy after Jack kills the porcupine; helps carry skins to the stream.
Building the Ladder and Settling in the Giant Tree
Shoots a flamingo, carries the dead bird, and later cares for the wounded flamingo; recalls geometry lessons from Europe.
Settling in the Giant Tree
Assists his father in the tree house construction and earlier killed the flamingo that is cooked for supper.
The Parable of the Great King
Addressed in the parable's application as one who might parade natural virtues like courage and strength, mistaking them for more essential qualities.
The Discovery of Potatoes
Wears a tiger-cat-made belt and participates in the expedition.
XIV
Loads himself with powder and shot, proposes Turk carry the sack, and engages in philosophical discussion about probability.
The Sledge and a Lesson in Natural Philosophy
Stays behind to protect the family while Father and Ernest go to Tent-House.
A Bathing, a Fishing, the Jumping Hare, and a Masquerade
Crafts two knife cases from kangaroo skin, is praised for his prudence in staying with the family, and is commended for his judgment.
Chapter XVII
Assists in loading the raft, suggests using harpoons and a windlass, and lends his silver watch to Ernest.
Chapter XVIII
Asks about tortoise shell value and proposes using the shell as a water-tub for the general good.
Another Trip to the Wreck
First to dress after being shamed for sleeping late; discovers the pinnace behind the bulkhead.
The Bakehouse
Asks about savage methods of grating manioc and the names of their bread; participates in grating.
The Pinnace and the Cracker
Accompanies the father on the voyages to the wreck, assisting with the pinnace project.
The Gourd Harvest and the Guava Discovery
Acts as lecturer about the gourd trees, recalling details from a previous visit, and helps with the preparations.
Excursion into Unknown Countries
Accompanies father, discovers the elastic property of caoutchouc, shoots birds, and later relates the day's adventures to the family.
Chapter XXIV
Assists in retrieving cannon and supplies from the wreck, and looks forward to Sunday dinners from the new poultry.
XXV
Accompanies the expedition and helps with climbing and gathering.
A New Country Discovered — The Troop of Buffalos; A Precious Acquisition
Mentioned as one of the elder boys left behind to protect the family; not directly active in this chapter.
The Malabar Eagle and the Sago Manufactory
Captures the young Malabar eagle, argues with Ernest over its care, and later vents anger when the eagle kills the parrot.
XXVIII
Asks questions about wild versus cultivated trees and engages in the conversation about grafting.
Victory over the Bees; Winding Staircase; Training of Various Animals; Divers Manufactures; Fountain, etc.
Assists with the bee harvest and trains his eagle to pounce like a falcon.
Building Shelter and Taming Lightfoot
Rides the onagra Lightfoot, helps gather acorns, and captures the heath-fowl.
The Rainy Season and Resolve for a New Dwelling
Suggests consulting Robinson Crusoe as a model for building a new home; helps drive in the cattle each evening.
Spring, Spinning, and the Salt Mine
Assists in the excavation of the rock, removes fragments, and helps widen the entrance to the grotto.
House in the Salt-Rock; Herring Fishery
Speculates dramatically that the boiling sea is caused by a volcano or earthquake.
XXXIV
Rides the onagra ahead to scout the path and suggests building a water-mill.
The Discovery of the Lake and the Building of Arcadia
Dispatched with Jack to fetch supplies from Falcon's Stream and Tent-House; returns successfully.
XXXVI
Dispatched to Tent-House to fetch the sledge for boat completion.
Postscript by the Editor
Mentioned as the son who executed the rough sketch of the island attached to the journal.
List of Illustrations
One of the sons included in the family settlement.
