Angelo: Or The Pine Forest In The Alps (1864)

Angelo: Or The Pine Forest In The Alps is a novel written by Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury and published in 1864. The story follows the life of Angelo, a young boy who lives in a small village in the Italian Alps. Angelo is an orphan and is raised by his grandfather, who is a woodcutter. Angelo is a curious and intelligent boy who loves exploring the forest and learning about the plants and animals that live there.One day, Angelo meets a group of English tourists who are visiting the Alps. Among them is a young girl named Lucy, who is about the same age as Angelo. The two become fast friends and spend their days exploring the forest together. Angelo is fascinated by Lucy's stories of life in England, and she is equally fascinated by his knowledge of the forest.As the years go by, Angelo and Lucy grow closer, and their friendship turns into something more. However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of Lucy's father, who disapproves of Angelo and wants her to return to England. Angelo is heartbroken, but he is determined to prove himself worthy of Lucy's love.The novel is a beautiful and moving tale of love, friendship, and the beauty of nature. It is a testament to the power of human connection and the importance of following one's heart, even in the face of adversity.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.