Rollo in Geneva

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Rollo in Geneva

by Jacob Abbott

EN·~4 hours

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Description

A twelve‑year‑old boy named Rollo sets off on a grand European tour with his parents, brother and cousin, eager to see the sights his parents have only read about. In this installment he arrives in Geneva, a modest city that has earned a worldwide reputation for its striking landscape and rich history. As Rollo explores, he discovers why travelers from every corner of the continent speak of this lakeside town.

Listeners will travel with Rollo along the crystal‑blue waters of Lake Geneva, watch the Rhône rush out into the valley, and glimpse the snow‑capped peaks that frame the horizon. From bustling markets and charming river walks to the legendary Castle of Chillon perched above the lake, the narrative blends lively description with gentle facts about geography, local customs, and the city’s famed reputation. It’s an engaging, picture‑rich adventure that invites young listeners to experience the wonder of Geneva through a curious child’s eyes.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (234K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2008-05-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott

1803–1879

A 19th-century American writer and educator, he became famous for lively, morally grounded books written especially for young readers. His stories and histories helped shape early children's literature in the United States.

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