Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland Classic Reprint written by E. F. Benson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Winter Sports in Switzerland There is an amazingly Silly proverb which quite mistakenly tells us that seeing is believing. The most ordinary conjurer at a village entertainment will prove the falsity Of this saying. For who has not seen one of these plausible mountebanks put a watch into a top-hat, and, after Clearly smashing it into a thousand pieces with a pestle, stir up the disintegrated fragments with a spoon and produce an omelette Or who is SO unacquainted with the affairs Of the village schoolroom at Christmas as not to have seen a solid billiard-ball or a lively canary squeezed out of the side Of a fiiend's head Such phenomena are by no means rare, and occur periodically all over England. The Observer's eyes have told him that he has seen such things, and the verb to see is merely a compendious expression to indicate that on the evidence of your eyes such or such a phenomenon has actually occurred. But no one believes that the disintegrated watch has become an omelette though ocular evidence - seeing - insists that it has. It was a conjuring trick. And this leads me to the consideration of the phenomena on which this whole book is based. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Book of Winter Sports written by Edgar Syers and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland written by E. F. Benson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10-06 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THERE is an amazingly silly proverb which quite mistakenly tells us that "seeing is believing." The most ordinary conjurer at a village entertainment will prove the falsity of this saying. For who has not seen one of these plausible mountebanks put a watch into a tophat, and, after clearly smashing it into a thousand pieces with a pestle, stir up the disintegrated fragments with a spoon and produce an omelette? Or who is so unacquainted with the affairs of the village schoolroom at Christmas as not to have seen a solid billiard-ball or a lively canary squeezed out of the side of a friend's head? Such phenomena are by no means rare, and occur periodically all over England. The observer's eyes have told him that he has seen such things, and the verb "to see" is merely a compendious expression to indicate that on the evidence of your eyes such or such a phenomenon has actually occurred...
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland written by and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ski Runs in the High Alps Classic Reprint written by F. F. Roget and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Ski-Runs in the High Alps The different ski-ing zones - Their characteristics and dangers - The glaciers as ski-ing grounds - The ski-running season Inverted temperature - The conformation of winter snow Precautionary measures - Glacier weather - Rock conditions Weather reports - Guides and porters. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland written by E. F. Benson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Winter Sports in Switzerland" by E. F. Benson. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland A Comprehensive Guide Etc With Plates written by Waverley Lewis ROOT and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland written by E. F. Benson and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THERE is an amazingly silly proverb which quite mistakenly tells us that "seeing is believing." The most ordinary conjurer at a village entertainment will prove the falsity of this saying. For who has not seen one of these plausible mountebanks put a watch into a top- hat, and, after clearly smashing it into a thousand pieces with a pestle, stir up the disintegrated fragments with a spoon and produce an omelette? Or who is so unacquainted with the affairs of the village schoolroom at Christmas as not to have seen a solid billiard-ball or a lively canary squeezed out of the side of a friend's head? Such phenomena are by no means rare, and occur periodically all over England. The observer's eyes have told him that he has seen such things, and the verb "to see" is merely a compendious expression to indicate that on the evidence of your eyes such or such a phenomenon has actually occurred...
Download or read book The Gateway to the Snows written by Thomas Cook (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Ski Runner Classic Reprint written by E. C. Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Ski-Runner When in 1904 I edited and, in part, wrote "Ski-Running," it was my intention in subsequent editions to keep the book in all respects up-to-date. This intention was fulfilled when the second edition appeared in the following year; but since then, owing to differences of opinion, by no means of an unfriendly nature, between myself and my co-authors, it has been impossible for me to make any additions or alterations. When Dr. Hoek brought out his German book on the subject, entitled "Der Schilauf," it was arranged between us that he should use as much of my matter as seemed good to him, whilst his matter should be at my disposal for any subsequent editions of "Ski-Running" which might appear. This permission he has been kind enough to transfer to the present work. The book which I am now issuing is thus to some extent based on "Der Schilauf," which, in its turn, is to some extent based on "Ski-Running." I soon found, however, when I began to write, that there was much in both of these treatises which I desired to express differently, and that there was a great deal of entirely new matter to be added. The "Ski-Runner," in fact, differs considerably from any of its predecessors. The most noticeable changes are as follows: - The historical chapter has been expanded and brought up to date. The chapter on outfit contains a great deal of information as to the best kind of wood for ski. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland Season 1935 36 written by and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book St Moritz Chic written by Dora Lardelli and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in Switzerland’s alpine Engadin Valley, St. Moritz stands on its own amidst a sea of celebrated ski resorts in that it has long maintained an elusive allure. The winter home of personalities from Gunter Sachs and Gianni Agnelli to Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, and Claudia Schiffer, there are few places in the world that manage to unite so many of the top names in cinema, art, and fashion all in one place, year after year. Author Dora Lardelli takes the reader on a journey through Chanel and Hitchcock’s favorite haunts and the hidden parties at Badrutt’s Palace where royalty goes to play, without forgetting the natural beauty, village charm and architectural mastery that define it. St. Moritz also takes readers on a majestic tour of its special events, from Winter Olympics to the annual Snow Polo World Cup, as well as the summertime Jazz Festival and the British Classic Car Meeting. In St. Moritz creatives and royals share skiwassers slope-side on the sheepskin benches of El Paradiso, pause to sip champagne on long strolls around its frozen, crystalline lake and enjoy coffee and confections at the centuries old Hanselmann. St. Moritz has never lost its inimitable appeal, and will continue to reign as an elegant hideaway for all those who have come to call it a home away from home.
Download or read book Winter Sports in Switzerland and Chamonix written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Switzerland written by Matthew Teller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-03 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Switzerland is the ultimate travel companion to this clean and idyllic country with detailed coverage of all the top attractions. From the medieval streets of Bern to the stunning views of Lake Geneva and the iconic Matterhorn to the best spots to enjoy sensational alpine scenery, discover Switzerland's highlights inspired by dozens of colour photos. You'll find practical advice on getting around by train, bus, boat and car whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops, restaurants and resorts for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Switzerland includes expert guidance on a host of outdoor activities, from summer hikes to skiing and snowboarding, colour sections on 'cheese and chocolate' and 'mountain excursions', and a crucial language section with basic words, phrases and handy tips for pronunciation. Explore every corner of Switzerland with clear maps and expert backgound on everything from the country's folklore, music, alpine flora and fauna to the roots of Switzerland's neutrality. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Switzerland
Download or read book The Reign of the Evil One Classic Reprint written by C. F. Ramuz and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Reign of the Evil One It is probably safe to say that most English-speaking people are more familiar with the winter-sports of Switzerland than with its literature. Even those who are vaguely conscious of the Swiss birth of Rousseau, Vinet, Benjamin Constant, and Amiel, have never thought of them as part of a national Swiss literature. Nor have the writers of modern French Switzerland emerged any more clearly from the mainstream of French literature. A few readers may remember the nationality of Edouard Rod, which prevented his election to the French Academy. But how many living Swiss writers are known? When one has explored for many years a bypath of letters and made some interesting discoveries, it is at once gratifying and embarrassing to be called upon to justify one's weakness for adventuring outside the main-travelled roads of European literature. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
