Winter Sports in Switzerland by E. F. Benson
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About this eBook
| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
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| Illustrator | Williams, C. Fleming |
| Photographer | Le Blond, Aubrey, Mrs., 1861-1934 |
| Title | Winter Sports in Switzerland |
| Contents | The sun-seeker -- Rinks and skaters -- Tees and crampits -- Tobogganing -- Ice-hockey -- Ski-ing -- Notes on winter resorts -- For parents and guardians. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Winter Sports in Switzerland" by E. F. Benson is a travel guide written in the early 20th century. This work provides an engaging exploration of winter sports and activities in the Swiss Alps, focusing on the unique conditions and experiences offered by the region's high-altitude resorts. The opening chapters suggest that the book captures not only the excitement of winter sports like skating, tobogganing, and skiing but also delves into the enchanting landscape and the peculiarities of experiencing winter in such a beautiful setting. At the start of the book, the author introduces a whimsical observation about perception versus reality, using the metaphor of a conjuring trick to discuss the seemingly paradoxical conditions of the High Alps in winter. He reflects on the warmth felt by visitors despite the frost, depicting the picturesque scene of winter sports enthusiasts engaging with the snow-covered landscape. Through rich, descriptive prose, Benson vividly describes his desire to escape England's dreary winter for the exhilarating beauty of the Alps, setting a tone of both nostalgia and eagerness for adventure. This foundation establishes the book as not merely a manual for winter sports but as a celebration of the Alpine experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DQ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Switzerland -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Winter sports -- Switzerland |
| Subject | Winter resorts -- Switzerland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60153 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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