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100 1 _aHöcker, Gustav,
_d1832-1911
240 1 0 _aArnold von Winkelried der Held von Sempach. English
245 1 0 _aArnold of Winkelried, the Hero of Sempach
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLife Stories for Young People
500 _aRelease date is 2019-06-13
508 _aProduced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWinkelried, Arnold von -- Juvenile literature
653 _aSempach, Battle of, Switzerland, 1386 -- Juvenile literature
653 _aLegends -- Switzerland -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aUpton, George P.
_q(George Putnam),
_d1834-1919
830 0 _aLife Stories for Young People
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59751
999 _c100577
_d100577