num_pages: 244
description: ""Uncle Titus in the Country"" is a charming children's book written by Johanna Spyri, the author of the beloved classic ""Heidi."" The story follows the adventures of two young siblings, Toni and Vroni, who are sent to spend the summer with their eccentric Uncle Titus in the Swiss countryside. Uncle Titus is a kind and generous man, but he is also a bit absent-minded and prone to getting into trouble. Despite this, Toni and Vroni quickly grow to love their uncle and the peaceful, idyllic life of the countryside. They spend their days exploring the woods, swimming in the river, and making new friends, including a mischievous goat named Schreckli. Along the way, they learn important lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the beauty of nature. With its charming characters, gentle humor, and timeless themes, ""Uncle Titus in the Country"" is 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 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.
language: English
title: Uncle Titus in the Country
titlecomplete: Uncle Titus in the Country
genres: Fiction
ratings_count: 42
publisher: Kessinger Publishing