Publisher's Synopsis
Summer and Winter in the Pyrenees is a travelogue written by Sarah Stickney Ellis and published in 1841. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences during her travels to the Pyrenees mountain range, located between France and Spain. The book is divided into two parts, one describing her summer travels and the other her winter travels.In the summer section, Ellis provides a vivid description of the natural beauty of the Pyrenees, including its mountains, valleys, and waterfalls. She also describes the local culture, customs, and traditions of the people living in the region. Ellis recounts her experiences hiking, exploring, and enjoying the local cuisine.In the winter section, Ellis describes the challenges of traveling in the snowy and icy conditions of the Pyrenees. She writes about her experiences skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing. She also provides insights into the local winter traditions and festivities.Throughout the book, Ellis provides a detailed and engaging account of her travels, highlighting the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Pyrenees. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and cultural exploration.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.
