The Swiss Family Robinson, Chapter 44 summary
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In Chapter 44, the father and his three older sons explore on foot, cross dangerous coral reefs, and discover breadfruit trees beyond the rocky barrier. Their search for an easier route through Grotto Ernestine leads them to a cave occupied by two bears, which they kill and skin.
What happens
- The father settles the boys’ argument by choosing a walking expedition to examine trees and other resources.
- An impassable rocky barrier prompts Fritz to suggest opening a passage through Grotto Ernestine.
- The party struggles across sharp coral reefs, where Ernest collects specimens and waves threaten Jack.
- They explore a fertile valley, and Fritz finds breadfruit trees whose ripe fruit they taste.
- Jack disturbs two bears in a cave near the suspected passage, and the father and older boys shoot them.
- They remove the bears’ skins, store them inside the cave, and block its entrance with branches.
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