Tramps Through Tyrol: Life, Sport, And Legend (1912)

By Frederick Wolcott Stoddard

Book Overview

Tramps Through Tyrol: Life, Sport, And Legend is a book written by Frederick Wolcott Stoddard and published in 1912. The book is a travelogue that recounts the author's journey through the Tyrol region of Austria. Stoddard provides a detailed description of the landscapes, people, and culture of the region, including the customs, traditions, and folklore of the Tyrolean people.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of life in Tyrol. Stoddard writes about the region's history, geography, and architecture, as well as its sporting traditions, including skiing and mountaineering. He also describes the local cuisine, music, and festivals, and provides insights into the daily life of the Tyrolean people.Throughout the book, Stoddard interweaves his personal experiences and observations with tales of Tyrolean legends and myths. He tells stories of witches, giants, and other supernatural creatures, as well as of the brave and heroic deeds of Tyrolean men and women.Tramps Through Tyrol: Life, Sport, And Legend is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the Tyrol region of Austria. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, culture, and folklore.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: 1104512033
• ISBN13: 9781104512033
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"