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100 1 _aGuerber, H. A.
_q(Hélène Adeline),
_d1859-1929
245 1 0 _aLegends of Switzerland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
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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500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-29
508 _aDavid Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Legends of Switzerland" by H. A. Guerber is a collection of folkloric tales written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of Swiss folklore, capturing the essence of its culture through tales of saints, sinners, mythical beings, and other characters associated with the iconic landscapes and historical events of Switzerland. Through these narratives, readers can anticipate an engaging journey into the imaginative world of Swiss legends. The opening of "Legends of Switzerland" introduces readers to the picturesque setting of Lake Geneva and its associated folklore. It depicts the enchanting story of a fairy boat that once sailed across the lake, captained by a beautiful woman who granted wishes to those lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her vessel. This tale sets the tone for the subsequent legends, highlighting the deep intertwining of Swiss culture with its natural beauty and mythical past. Guerber elaborates on various themes inherent to Swiss life, including the importance of nature, the power of desire, and the moral teachings embedded in these folklore narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Switzerland
653 _aLegends -- Switzerland
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64163
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