Unknown Switzerland

By Victor Tissot

Book Overview

Unknown Switzerland offers a vivid portrait of lesser-known regions, customs, and peoples of Switzerland as observed during the 19th century. Traveling beyond the usual tourist routes, the author captures the texture of Alpine life, local traditions, and regional histories with detail and enthusiasm. Blending cultural insight with historical anecdotes, the book reveals a Switzerland far removed from postcard stereotypes-rich in diversity, character, and quiet beauty. It is both a travel narrative and a cultural document, preserving the voices and ways of life of a vanishing world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1434489760
• ISBN13: 9781434489760
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"