Johann David Wyss (1743-1818) was a clergyman in Berne,
Switzerland. He spoke four languages, loved nature, and was closely
involved in the raising of his four boys. To teach them moral
lessons and to entertain them, he wrote and read to them The Swiss
Family Robinson. His son Johann Emmanuel illustrated it, and years
later, another son, Johann Rudolf, edited and had the manuscript
published.
Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one
of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording
more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over
two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio
plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America
in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous
Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.
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