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Rollo in Switzerland: A Juvenile Classic of Travel, Observation, and Instruction
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515420293
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A volume from Jacob Abbott's Rollo series, combining travel narrative with instruction in observation, conduct, and practical knowledge.
In Rollo in Switzerland, the young protagonist accompanies his family through a series of journeys across Switzerland, encountering unfamiliar landscapes, customs, and situations that invite both curiosity and reflection. The narrative proceeds through a sequence of episodes in which travel serves as the setting for instruction, with attention given to geography, local practice, and the habits of careful observation.
Abbott's method integrates descriptive passage with moral and practical guidance, presenting each experience as an occasion for learning rather than mere diversion. The work reflects a nineteenth-century educational approach in which travel is treated as a means of intellectual and personal development. As part of the broader Rollo series, the volume offers both continuity of character and a distinct focus on place and experience.
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