Publisher's Synopsis
William Tell: The Patriot of Switzerland is a historical novel written by Florian, first published in 1881. The book tells the story of William Tell, a legendary Swiss folk hero who is best known for his legendary feat of shooting an apple off his son's head with a crossbow. The novel is set in the early 14th century, during the period of Swiss history known as the Swiss Confederacy. The book follows the life of William Tell, a skilled hunter and archer who lives in the Swiss canton of Uri. Tell is a proud and independent man who resists the rule of the Habsburgs, who have taken control of Switzerland. The novel chronicles Tell's struggles against the Habsburgs and his efforts to unite the Swiss cantons against their common enemy.The story is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Tell battles the Habsburgs and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Hedwig. The novel also explores themes of national identity, freedom, and patriotism, as Tell and his fellow Swiss struggle to preserve their way of life in the face of foreign domination.Overall, William Tell: The Patriot of Switzerland is a gripping and inspiring tale of a legendary hero who fought for his country's freedom and independence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Swiss history, folklore, and culture.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.
