Travels in Switzerland

by Alexandre Dumas

Overview

Best known for his swashbuckling tales of adventure, Alexandre Dumas turns his talents to real-life exploration in Travels in Switzerland. A lively and revealing travelogue through the heart of nineteenth-century Europe.

With his unmistakable flair for drama and detail, Dumas recounts his journey through alpine villages, glittering lakes, and historic towns, painting a vivid portrait of Switzerland's landscapes and local life. From humorous encounters with eccentric innkeepers to thoughtful reflections on politics, culture, and nature, this is more than a travel diary. Travels in Switzerland is a window into the curious, ever-spirited mind of one of France's greatest literary figures.

Witty, observant, and brimming with charm, Travels in Switzerland is a must-read for fans of Dumas, classic literature, and anyone who believes the journey is just as important as the destination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781444658972
Publisher:	Read & Co. Books
Publication date:	02/14/2013
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

One of the most widely read French authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous Three Musketeers trilogy, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages.