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100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 2 _aA Little Swiss Sojourn
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-12
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project)
520 _a"A Little Swiss Sojourn" by William Dean Howells is a travelogue written during the late 19th century. The book details Howells's experiences and observations during a lengthy stay in Switzerland, portraying a vivid depiction of the Swiss landscape, culture, and the local way of life. It serves to transport readers to the picturesque beauty of places like Montreux, the Lake of Geneva, and the surrounding Alps, while also touching on various social and political themes encountered during his journey. The narrative follows Howells and his companions as they navigate their Swiss sojourn, characterized by both enjoyment and disappointment. The author describes their arrival in Switzerland amidst rainy weather, their attempts to connect with the local culture, and the realities of life in a quaint Swiss village. Through encounters with locals, visits to historic sites such as the Castle of Chillon, and reflections on the impact of tourism and politics, Howells crafts an engaging account that blends humor and insight. The narrative captures the essence of Swiss life, from the joy of the grape harvest to the somber labors of the village, creating an entertaining yet thought-provoking exploration of a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSwitzerland -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18565
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