DIXON, William Hepworth (1821-1870): — The Switzers.

London, Hurst & Blackett, 1872, in-8vo, x + 364 p., titlepage and endpaper each with a stamp "S.A.C. - Section Basel", orig. publisherÕs illustrated red cloth. Spines sunned, else a fine set. A kind of travel account through Switzerland. The preface of the book is delicious, so here it is: ÔIn from Vevey ? hails an English voice at Neufchatel, where trains from Vevey and Lausanne meet trains from Bern and ZŸrich on their way to Paris. ÔYes, and you - from Bern ? replies a New-York voice. From Bern. You had a good time ?. ÔYes; it rains Niagara; but the lakes are lovely and the mountains absolutely grandÕ ÔSaw anything of the Switzers ?. Eh ? You mean the boys who lead you up in ropes ? Not much. Somehow, you hardly notice them. Why not ? Well, now you ask me why. I think it is because they are so quiet, and get on with what they have to do so well. ÔThese people, when you come to know them are as much worth study as their alps and lakes. Indeed ! Then tell us all about themÕ.William Hepworth Dixon, an English author and traveller, published a great numbers of books about his travels. In addition to it he wrote also some novels, e.g. 'Her Majesty Tower'.Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage.