02825cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624000560015924500460021526400510026130000470031233600260035933700260038533800360041149000340044750000310048150802080051252013630072053400450208365300500212865300650217865300500224370000500229383000340234385600430237799900190242059751UtSlPG20260610134357.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08023292  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDQ1 aHöcker, Gustav,d1832-191110aArnold von Winkelried der Held von Sempach. English10aArnold of Winkelried, the Hero of Sempach 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aLife Stories for Young People  aRelease date is 2019-06-13  aProduced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
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available by the Library of Congress)  a"Arnold of Winkelried, the Hero of Sempach" by Gustav Höcker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Arnold of Winkelried, a legendary Swiss hero known for his valor during the Battle of Sempach, illustrating themes of patriotism, bravery, and sacrifice for one's homeland. The book also delves into the legendary tales surrounding other significant historical events of the 13th and 14th centuries, intertwining Winkelried's story with the rich backdrop of Switzerland's struggle for freedom.  The opening of the text provides a rich historical context, introducing readers to the picturesque landscape of Switzerland and the multifaceted life of its inhabitants. It sets the scene in 1315 around the Lake of the Four Forest Cantons, detailing the ancestral ties of Arnold and his family history, particularly the heroic acts of his grandfather, Henry of Winkelried, also known as Knight Schrutan, who fought a dragon threatening their village. The young Arnold is painted as a curious, aspiring knight influenced by tales of heroism and valor as he dreams of emulating his ancestors. With an atmosphere steeped in legend and adventure, the stage is set for Arnold's own quest for courage and identity in a historical narrative that aims to inspire its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWinkelried, Arnold von -- Juvenile literature  aSempach, Battle of, Switzerland, 1386 -- Juvenile literature  aLegends -- Switzerland -- Juvenile literature1 aUpton, George P.q(George Putnam),d1834-1919 0aLife Stories for Young People40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59751  c100577d100577