Palace And Cottage Or Young America In France And Switzerland: A Story Of Travel And Adventure (1869)

By Oliver Optic

Book Overview

Palace and Cottage or Young America in France and Switzerland: A Story of Travel and Adventure is a novel written by Oliver Optic in 1869. The book follows the journey of a group of young Americans as they travel through France and Switzerland, exploring the culture, history, and natural beauty of these countries. The protagonist of the story is Mark, a young man who is traveling with his friends and his uncle, a wealthy businessman. The group visits various cities, including Paris, Lyon, and Geneva, and experiences a range of adventures, from climbing mountains to attending balls at palaces. Along the way, they meet new people and learn about different customs and ways of life. The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, adventure, and personal growth. It is a classic travelogue that provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century Europe, as seen through the eyes of young Americans.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437254993
• ISBN13: 9781437254990
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"