Palace And Cottage Or Young America In France And Switzerland: A Story Of Travel And Adventure (1869

Palace and Cottage or Young America in France and Switzerland: A Story of Travel and Adventure is a novel by Oliver Optic published in 1869. The book follows the travels of a group of young Americans as they journey through France and Switzerland. The main characters are Harry and Archie, two cousins who are on a tour of Europe with their family. Along the way, they meet a variety of interesting characters, including a French nobleman and his daughter, a Swiss guide, and a group of American tourists. The story is full of adventure, as the group encounters dangerous situations such as avalanches and bandits. The book also provides a glimpse into the culture and customs of France and Switzerland during the mid-19th century. Palace and Cottage is a classic travelogue that will appeal to readers who enjoy adventure stories and historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.