"Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Walter Scott is a historical tale that takes place in 15th century Switzerland, following Arthur Philipson and his father, merchants whose travels through the daunting Swiss mountains lead them on an unexpected and hazardous path. The narrative highlights adventure, dangerous encounters, and the complicated relationship between people and the natural world. Early in the story, the reader finds Arthur and his father struggling through a terrible storm as they make their way to Basel, and soon after, they encounter great difficulties, including losing their way dangerously close to a precipice. Arthur's search for a safer way forward is filled with peril, and in the midst of it he encounters foreshadowing elements of folklore, ominous visions of a vulture, and growing suspense.
Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 1 (of 2)
By Walter Scott
In the treacherous Swiss Alps, a father and son’s merchant journey turns into a perilous adventure filled with storms, treacherous paths, and foreboding omens.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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