Uncle Titus in the Country

Uncle Titus in the Country is a charming children's book written by Johanna Spyri, the author of the classic novel Heidi. The story follows the adventures of two young children, Toni and Vroni, who are sent to spend the summer with their uncle Titus in the Swiss countryside. Uncle Titus is a kind and loving man who enjoys spending time with his nieces and teaching them about nature and the world around them.Throughout the book, Toni and Vroni explore the beautiful Swiss countryside, learning about plants and animals, and meeting new friends along the way. They also discover the joys of simple living, such as picking berries, fishing, and playing in the fields.As the summer comes to a close, the children must say goodbye to their beloved uncle and return to the city. However, they leave with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of nature and the importance of family.Uncle Titus in the Country is a heartwarming tale that teaches children about the joys of nature and the importance of spending time with loved ones. Spyri's beautiful prose and vivid descriptions of the Swiss countryside make this book a delightful read for children and adults alike.1926. Illustrated by Francis Brundage. Spyri is the Swiss writer whose story for children, Heidi, is known all over the world. Her psychological insight into the child mind, her humor, and her ability to enter into childish joys and sorrows give her books attraction and lasting value. The book begins: On the east side of the city of Karlsruhe there is a lovely park and under the shade of its linden trees a gentleman slowly paced back and forth every afternoon. The other promenaders always glanced at him in sympathy as he passed by, for it touched their hearts to see how his little companion strove to help him along. Certainly he must be very ill, he walked so very slowly, and although he always leaned heavily on a strong cane which he carried in his right hand, he found it necessary to see the further support of the little girl�������s should with his left. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.