Adventures With My Alpen-Stock And Carpet-Bag: Or A Three Weeks' Trip To France And Switzerland (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163590249)

Adventures With My Alpen-Stock And Carpet-Bag: Or A Three Weeks������� Trip To France And Switzerland is a travelogue written by William Smith. The book chronicles the author's journey to France and Switzerland, where he explores the natural beauty of the Alps and the cultural landmarks of the two countries. Smith describes his adventures with his trusty alpen-stock (a type of hiking stick) and his carpet-bag (a type of travel bag), as he hikes through the mountains and travels by train through the cities. Along the way, he encounters a variety of interesting people and experiences, including local guides, fellow travelers, and even a group of bandits. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the scenery, as well as interesting anecdotes and observations about the people and cultures of France and Switzerland. Overall, Adventures With My Alpen-Stock And Carpet-Bag is a charming and informative travelogue that captures the spirit of adventure and discovery.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.

Author: William Smith
ISBN-10: 116359024X
ISBN-13: 9781163590249
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 134
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d