Heidi: A Little Swiss Girl's City and Mountain Life, (Hardcover)

<p>"Heidi: A Little Swiss Girl's City and Mountain Life" is a beloved masterpiece of children's literature that captures the innocence of childhood and the restorative power of nature. The story follows the young orphan Heidi as she is sent to live high in the Swiss Alps with her reclusive, embittered grandfather, the Alm-Uncle. Despite his initial gruffness, Heidi's spirited nature and infectious joy transform his life and the lives of those around them, including her friend Peter the goat-herd and his blind grandmother.</p><p>The narrative takes a poignant turn when Heidi is whisked away to the bustling city of Frankfurt to serve as a companion to Clara, a wealthy but lonely invalid girl. While Heidi brings life and hope to Clara's household, she struggles with intense homesickness for her beloved mountains. Exploring themes of faith, kindness, and the conflict between urban and rural life, Johanna Spyri's work remains a timeless exploration of the human spirit. "Heidi" is not only a charming tale of a young girl's growth but also a profound meditation on the importance of finding where one truly belongs.</p><p>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 may 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

• Heidi: A Little Swiss Girl's City and Mountain Life, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025702681
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 392