What is the time frame for the novel Swiss Family Robinson?

The book, “Swiss Family Robinson,” probably takes place
around the turn of the 19th century.  There has been several versions of the novel that
depict it taking place at many different times and places, but the original work
appeared in 1812.  Johann Rudolph Wyss published the book then, but it is not known for
certain that he actually wrote it, since in the second edition he gave the credit to his
father, and the original manuscript was in his father’s
handwriting.

The most famous film version of the book is
probably the one made by the Disney Corporation, and the way it was depicted was about
the same time period as the book. However, who can forget the famous television show,
“Lost in Space,” that was inspired by the book also.  In fact, the family in the series
was named “Robinson.”