Gabrielle

Gabrielle: A Tale of the Swiss Mountains is a novel written by Cyrus Redding and published in 1829. The story is set in the Swiss Alps and follows the life of a young girl named Gabrielle who lives with her father, a poor farmer. Gabrielle is a kind and gentle soul who spends her days tending to the animals and helping her father with the farm work. One day, Gabrielle meets a wealthy young man named Henry who is visiting the area. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the differences in their social status. Gabrielle's father disapproves of the relationship and forbids her from seeing Henry. However, Gabrielle's love for him is too strong and she continues to see him in secret. As the story unfolds, Gabrielle faces many challenges, including the death of her father, financial struggles, and the disapproval of her community. Despite these obstacles, she remains steadfast in her love for Henry and her determination to create a better life for herself. Gabrielle: A Tale of the Swiss Mountains is a timeless story of love, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit. It offers a glimpse into the beauty of the Swiss Alps and the customs and traditions of the people who live there.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.