Author: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade Publisher: Library of Alexandria ISBN: 1465583769 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 91
Book Description
In the very heart of Europe lies a small country nestling among the mountains. It is unlike any other in the world. Its people speak four different languages; they believe in different religions; the government is not alike in different parts; yet the Swiss states are bound together by a bond stronger than unity of language or creed can possibly make. Our brave Swiss cousins believe in liberty for all and brotherly love. These make the most powerful of ties. In their mountains and valleys they have fought against the enemies who would have destroyed them, and the tyrants who would have made them slaves. They have driven out their foes again and again, for their cause was noble and unselfish, and to-day the republic formed by them can teach other countries many wise and worthy lessons. How the stories of William Tell and Arnold von Winkelried stir our hearts whenever we hear them repeated! These were only two of many heroes who have made the country famous for its bravery and unselfishness. Surely we shall be glad to turn our minds for a while to its fertile valleys, beautiful lakes, and the noble mountains among which the good monks live with their trusty dogs, that they may give aid and comfort to unfortunate travellers overtaken by cold and storm.Ê
Author: Clara Vostrovsky Winlow Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 75
Book Description
Our Little Finnish Cousin is a story by Clara Vostrovsky Winlow, where the protagonists can be said to Finnish culture, animals, cold winter weather and hot saunas where the Finns repose from hard days of work.
Author: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 62
Book Description
"Our Little Russian Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is part of the beloved Little Cousins book series. This book teaches young readers about Russian customs and culture through the eyes of a "cousin" from the nation. Through the eyes of Petrovna, the book explores typical family life for a young Russian child so audiences can become educated about foreign lands in a fun and engaging way.
Author: Clara Vostrovsky Winlow Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 79
Book Description
Our Little Roumanian Cousin is a novella by Clara Vostrovsky Winlow. Winlow was an author known for weaving wholesome stories where a country or site with its cultural traditions formed a backbone for the story. Excerpt: "The farm-house at which they were staying looked attractive in its cleanliness. It had been recently whitewashed and the doors and window frames painted a bright blue. It was built entirely of timber. The roof consisted of thin strips of wood laid closely row upon row. Near the house were some fruit-trees and lilac bushes and a small flower garden in which basil and gilliflowers, so often mentioned in Roumanian folk songs, were conspicuous."
Author: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
Author: Mary Hazelton Wade
Author: Evaleen Stein
Author: Mary Hazelton Wade
Author: Mary F. Nixon-Roulet
Author: Clara Vostrovsky Winlow
Author: Mary Hazelton Wade
Author: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
Author: Mary F. Nixon-Roulet
Author: Clara Vostrovsky Winlow