The Cottage in the Wood: A Swiss Tale Founded on Fact (1825)

The Cottage In The Wood: A Swiss Tale Founded On Fact is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1825. The story is set in Switzerland and follows the lives of two orphaned siblings, Fritz and Bertha, who are taken in by a kind-hearted family and raised in a cottage in the woods. Despite their difficult past, the siblings find happiness in their new home and form close bonds with their adoptive family.However, their peaceful existence is threatened when a wealthy and cruel landowner, Baron von Erlach, sets his sights on the cottage and the surrounding land. The siblings and their adoptive family are forced to fight for their home and their way of life against the powerful baron and his allies.The novel is based on true events and is filled with vivid descriptions of Swiss culture and landscapes. It explores themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle between the rich and the poor. The Cottage In The Wood is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that has captivated readers for generations.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.