by Johanna Spyri
First published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri in two parts: Heidi's years of learning and travel (German: Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre) and Heidi makes use of what she has learned (German: Heidi kann brauchen, was es gelernt hat). It is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather's care, in the Swiss Alps, written as a book "for children and those who love children" (as quoted from its subtitle).
Heidi is one of the best-selling books ever written and is among the best-known works of Swiss literature.
FEATURES
- Genuine Italian cowhide binding
- 22k gold spine
- Gilded front cover
- Gilded page edges
- Archival-quality paper
- Original interior layout
- Original illustrations by Lacey Fairchild
- Complete English translation containing both Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre and Heidi kann brauchen, was es gelernt hat
- 432 pages
331 pages, leatherbound hardcover