Project Gutenberg 2012-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 841 Dole, Nathan Haskell 1852 1935 Dole, Nathen Haskell The Spell of Switzerland Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Spell of Switzerland" by Nathan Haskell Dole is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work is crafted in the guise of fiction, intermingling biographical aspects with broader themes that capture the enchanting allure of Switzerland and its landscapes. The narrative hints at a personal exploration undertaken by the narrator, who feels the pull of Switzerland’s beauty and cultural richness through the lens of his family's experiences and connections. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on his relationship with his niece, who has opted to move her family to Switzerland for the sake of their children's education. He expresses his reservations about her choice but is undeniably intrigued by the prospect of the country. As he receives letters filled with descriptions of the breathtaking views and lifestyle in Lausanne, he begins to feel an irresistible attraction to what he calls the "Spell of Switzerland." The opening sets the stage not only for a journey through the stunning Swiss landscapes but also for deeper conversations regarding the cultural influences, history, and politics of the region, emphasizing the author's intent to share the charm and complexity of his experiences in Switzerland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41153/41153-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Switzerland -- Description and travel DQ Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing 840105 2025-06-16T16:43:15.040000 text/html 819855 2012-10-23T09:57:42 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 3412457 2025-06-16T16:43:30.896857 application/epub+zip 3421568 2025-06-16T16:43:18.278898 application/epub+zip 376987 2025-06-16T16:43:16.614922 application/epub+zip 3659885 2025-06-16T16:43:39.296838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3528270 2025-06-16T16:43:29.029878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544556 2022-09-18T19:05:02.935350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646059 2025-06-16T16:43:12.397974 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646072 2012-10-23T09:57:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16440 2025-06-16T16:43:39.465801 application/rdf+xml 29156 2025-06-16T16:43:16.825902 image/jpeg 4254 2025-06-16T16:43:16.720899 image/jpeg 3302105 2025-06-16T16:43:15.297904 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