Excursions in Switzerland

By James Fenimore Cooper

Book Overview

Excursions in Switzerland is a travelogue written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1836. The book chronicles Cooper's travels throughout Switzerland, detailing his experiences and observations of the country's landscape, culture, and people. Throughout the book, Cooper writes about his encounters with Swiss locals, including farmers, merchants, and aristocrats. He also describes his journeys through the Swiss Alps, recounting his experiences climbing mountains, exploring glaciers, and admiring the stunning natural beauty of the region. In addition to his travelogue, Cooper includes historical and cultural information about Switzerland, including its political system, social customs, and religious traditions. He also reflects on the impact of tourism on the country and its people, noting both the benefits and drawbacks of increased travel to Switzerland. Overall, Excursions in Switzerland is a vivid and engaging account of one of Europe's most beautiful and fascinating countries, written by one of America's most celebrated authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164640305
• ISBN13: 9781164640301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"