Vinzi: A Story Of The Swiss Alps
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ISBN10: 141793512X
ISBN13: 9781417935123
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417935123
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Vinzi: A Story Of The Swiss Alps is a classic novel by Johanna Spyri, the author of the beloved children's book Heidi. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Vinzi who is taken in by her wealthy uncle in the Swiss Alps. Despite her uncle's initial reluctance to care for her, Vinzi quickly wins him over with her kind heart and determination to make the most of her new life. As she grows up, Vinzi faces many challenges, including the jealousy of her cousin and the disapproval of society due to her lower social status. However, with the help of her uncle and her own inner strength, Vinzi overcomes these obstacles and finds happiness and success. Along the way, readers are treated to a vivid portrayal of life in the Swiss Alps, with its stunning scenery, rich traditions, and close-knit communities. Vinzi: A Story Of The Swiss Alps is a heartwarming tale of perseverance and resilience that will appeal to readers of all ages.1923. Spyri is the Swiss writer whose story for children, Heidi, is known all over the world. Her psychological insight into the child mind, her humor, and her ability to enter into childish joys and sorrows give her books attraction and lasting value. The story begins: The June sun was streaming down upon the green slope above the village of Leuk, and the fresh green grass which covered the heights as far as the eye could see filled the air with fragrance. At an isolated house along the path which led to the baths of Leuk, two women were lost in lively talk; indeed it seemed as if they could never come to the end of everything they had to say to each other. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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