The Little Swiss Wood Carver

The Little Swiss Wood Carver is a children's book written by Madeline Brandeis. The story follows a young boy named Peter, who lives in the Swiss Alps and dreams of becoming a wood carver like his father. Despite his father's objections, Peter spends all his free time carving wooden animals and figures. One day, a wealthy American tourist named Mrs. Van Bruen comes to visit the village and sees Peter's carvings. She is so impressed that she offers to take him to America and provide him with an education and opportunities to showcase his talent. Peter's father is hesitant to let him go, but ultimately agrees to let him pursue his dreams. In America, Peter becomes a successful wood carver and even carves a statue of Mrs. Van Bruen's dog, which becomes famous. However, Peter never forgets his roots and returns to his village in Switzerland to share his success with his family and friends. The Little Swiss Wood Carver is a heartwarming tale about following your dreams and staying true to your roots.1929. Photographic illustrations made in Switzerland by the Author. Brandeis, producer of motion pictures, writes about Swiss Seppi in this book for children. Contents: To Be Swiss; Seppi; An Order and a Story; Joseph Carves; Seppi's Trial; Switzerland's History; More About Switzerland; The Devil's Bridge; Seppi's Carving; Alone; The Little Wood-Carver; and Good-Bye to His Home.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.