Legends of Switzerland

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Legends of Switzerland

by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber

EN·~6 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total

Transcriber’s Note

0:55

PREFACE

1:56

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:38

Legends of Switzerland

0:01

LEGENDS OF GENEVA

6:01

LEGENDS OF VAUD AND VALAIS

1:19:17

FRIBOURG

12:09

LEGENDS OF NEUCHÂTEL

21:22

BERN

53:59

LEGENDS OF SOLEURE

7:43

Description

Step into the misty valleys and towering peaks of Switzerland through a vibrant tapestry of folk tales. From the shimmering fairy‑boat that sails Lake Geneva’s crystal waters to the haunting calls of mountain nymphs, each story reflects the rugged beauty and timeless spirit of the Alpine people. Saints, giants, mischievous sprites and valiant knights share the same hearth, revealing the values and fears that have shaped a nation.

Accompanied by full‑color illustrations of cantonal coats‑of‑arms, dramatic mountain vistas, and iconic sites such as the Devil’s Bridge, the collection feels like a visual journey as much as a literary one. The narrator’s intimate knowledge of Swiss dialects and customs gives each legend an authentic voice, inviting listeners to hear echoes of ancient campfires. Whether you’re planning a trek through the Alps or simply dreaming from home, these tales add a magical layer to any encounter with Switzerland.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (371K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

David Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Dec 29, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber

H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber

1859–1929

Best known for lively retellings of myth, legend, and history, this late-19th- and early-20th-century author helped make classical stories approachable for young readers and general audiences. Her books on Greece, Rome, the Norse world, and European history stayed popular for decades and many remain widely read today.

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