Author Description

"Winter Sports in Switzerland" offers a glimpse into the early days of winter tourism and recreation in the Swiss Alps. Written in 1913, this book captures the excitement and allure of skiing, ice skating, and other winter activities that were gaining popularity at the time. Authored by Elizabeth Alice Frances Hawkins-Whitshed Le Blond, E. F. Benson, and C. F. Williams, the book provides practical advice, vivid descriptions, and historical context, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of winter sports and the cultural landscape of early 20th-century Switzerland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.