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A Walk in the Grisons: Being a Third Month in Switzerland (1875)
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A Walk in the Grisons: Being a Third Month in Switzerland (1875)

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A Walk In The Grisons: Being A Third Month In Switzerland is a travelogue written by F. Barham Zincke and first published in 1875. The book recounts Zincke's experiences during his three-month journey through the Grisons region of Switzerland. Zincke describes the natural beauty of the area, including its mountains, glaciers, and rivers, and provides detailed accounts of his hikes and climbs. He also writes about the local people and culture, as well as the history and politics of the region. The book is written in a lyrical, poetic style and includes numerous illustrations and maps. It is a fascinating glimpse into Switzerland in the 19th century and a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or Swiss history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
24 September 2009
Pages
388
ISBN
9781120251923

A Walk In The Grisons: Being A Third Month In Switzerland is a travelogue written by F. Barham Zincke and first published in 1875. The book recounts Zincke's experiences during his three-month journey through the Grisons region of Switzerland. Zincke describes the natural beauty of the area, including its mountains, glaciers, and rivers, and provides detailed accounts of his hikes and climbs. He also writes about the local people and culture, as well as the history and politics of the region. The book is written in a lyrical, poetic style and includes numerous illustrations and maps. It is a fascinating glimpse into Switzerland in the 19th century and a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or Swiss history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
24 September 2009
Pages
388
ISBN
9781120251923