Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning
by SPYRI, JOHANNA
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- First American Edition; the first obtainable edition in English. Original publisher’s cloth; hinges weak; minor cloth fraying
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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Synopsis
Heidi is a classic children's book first published in 1881 in Germany by Swiss author Johanna Spyri in two parts: Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning , and Heidi: How She Used What She Learned. Subtitled: "Geschichten für Kinder wie auch für Solche, Welche Kinder lieb haben von Johanna Spyri” Stories for children as well as those that love children by Johanna Spyri). It is one of the best-selling books ever written, and one of the best-known pieces of Swiss literature. Heidi tells the story of the namesake orphan brought to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Her cheery attitude wins the heart of her grumpy grandfather, the friendship of a goatherd Peter and his family, and the friendship of Clara, an city-dwelling invalid who later regains her mobility after visiting Heidi in the mountains. Two sequels, Heidi Grows Up and Heidi's Children, were not written by Spyri, but by her English translator, Charles Tritten.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16098P
- Title
- Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning
- Author
- SPYRI, JOHANNA
- Book Condition
- Used - First American Edition; the first obtainable edition in English. Original publisher’s cloth; hinges weak; minor cloth fraying
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Cupples, Upham, & Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1885
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
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Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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