Project Gutenberg 2012-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 310 Fox, Frank 1874 1960 Fox, Frank, Sir Renar, Frank Switzerland Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Switzerland" by Frank Fox is a travelogue and cultural guide written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of Switzerland, emphasizing its stunning natural landscapes and rich history while also delving into the character and experiences of the Swiss people. It engages readers with insights into how the country’s geography has shaped its culture and societal development, appealing to both those who wish to visit and those who merely want to appreciate Switzerland from afar. The opening of the book presents a preface that establishes the author’s intent to explore the duality of Switzerland’s allure—its breathtaking Alps and the intriguing narrative of its people. Fox reflects on the common misconceptions regarding the Swiss as an inherently noble mountain people, debunking notions that living in the mountains automatically endows individuals with admirable traits. He emphasizes that while the landscapes evoke beauty and inspiration, the truth of Swiss identity is shaped by complex social and historical contexts. This introductory section sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Switzerland and piques the reader's interest in learning about the interplay between the land and its inhabitants throughout various historical epochs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39651/39651-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Switzerland -- Description and travel DQ Text Category: Travel Writing 356201 2025-07-16T06:59:16.643252 text/html 339428 2012-05-07T21:07:54 text/html 1098890 2025-07-16T06:59:22.734251 application/epub+zip 1102864 2025-07-16T06:59:17.920290 application/epub+zip 163505 2025-07-16T06:59:17.250280 application/epub+zip 1208519 2025-07-16T06:59:26.263212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1175417 2025-07-16T06:59:22.043272 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240401 2022-09-18T07:30:43.801367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280978 2025-07-16T06:59:15.765281 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280650 2012-05-07T21:07:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280686 2012-05-07T21:07:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20752 2025-07-16T06:59:26.395208 application/rdf+xml 16696 2025-07-16T06:59:17.356306 image/jpeg 2293 2025-07-16T06:59:17.304255 image/jpeg 110638 2012-05-07T21:07:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 1038591 2012-05-07T21:07:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 110489 2012-05-07T21:07:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 1043030 2025-07-16T06:59:16.741291 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia