1871 AMONG THE ALPS - The Happiness to be Derived from Doing Good, Illustrated

Description: This is an antique copy of "AMONG THE ALPS" - The Happiness to be Delivered from Doing Good by Mary Kathleen Richardson. 1871 1st edition; American Tract Society; New York. The book features a frontispiece, and six other full-page engravings. There are vignettes at the beginning and end of the chapters. Here are some examples of the contents: Geneva; Valley of Chamouny; The Ascent of Mont Blanc; The Mer de Glace; The Great Saint-Bernard; The Rhone Valley; William Tell; The Storm on the Lake; The Swiss Wedding; The Old Homestead...and more - please see the photos for the complete list. From the author's Preface: "While the press teems with works of travel, suited to the mature in mind and judgment, there seems to have been but small provision made for the young, who, while studying of foreign countries, might have their memories indelibly impressed by interesting accounts of distant lands, varied by pleasing anecdotes illustrative of the manners, customs, and dress of the inhabitants. And what more calculated to awaken tin the youthful heart feelings of love and admiration for the divine Creator, than to learn of his glorious works, which are so grandly displayed in the snow-clad mountains, the peaceful lake, and the graceful water-fall of Switzerland! The author therefore trusts that an account of her own wanderings in this delightful land will be received with favor by those whom she has endeavored to furnish with both amusement and instruction; while ever desiring the cultivation of the heart, as well as the mind."

Price: 55 USD

Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire

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