
audiobook
by J. Jacques (Jean Jacques) Porchat
A young shepherd from the Jura records his daily life as the mountains become a sea of snow, offering listeners an intimate portrait of a world few have seen. He describes the rugged valleys, the stone chalets roofed with pine slats, and the relentless rhythm of tending cattle and turning milk into firm, mountain cheese. Through his eyes we hear the quiet celebrations of departure and return, the sparse meals of dairy and fresh‑baked bread, and the simple comforts of a hearth that warms both milk and spirit.
The journal also paints the broader landscape of the Jura, from its lofty peaks that linger under snow to the verdant pastures that awaken in spring. It captures the self‑reliant craft of the villagers—carving tools, making furniture, and trading their handiwork across the region. Listeners are invited to share the modest joys and hardships of a life lived in harmony with the harsh yet beautiful mountain cycle.
Language
fr
Duration
~3 hours (176K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2014-04-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1800–1884
A Swiss writer, poet, and teacher, he was known for lively fables, plays, and books for young readers. His work moved between classical learning and accessible storytelling, helping bring literature into the classroom as well as the home.
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