Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches of Switzerland, Part 2, V2 (1836) is a travelogue written by James Fenimore Cooper. The book is a continuation of his earlier work, Sketches of Switzerland, Part 1, and provides a detailed account of his travels through Switzerland in the early 19th century. In this second part of the book, Cooper describes his experiences in Switzerland's mountainous regions, including the Bernese Oberland and the Valais. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and their customs, as well as his observations on Swiss society and politics. The book is written in Cooper's characteristic style, which is both informative and entertaining. He includes anecdotes and personal reflections, as well as historical and cultural information. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places he visited. Overall, Sketches of Switzerland, Part 2, V2 (1836) is a fascinating account of one of Europe's most beautiful countries, written by one of America's most celebrated authors. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Swiss culture.In Two Volumes.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.