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Zermatt is unique! And not just on account of the Matterhorn, but also for its interesting history, Flora, geology, height records and much more. With this book the author portrays the entire history of Zermatt - from its beginnings up to today.
A current account of Zermatt's history has not been seen for a long while. A Zermatt native has finally stepped forward to fill this gap. With much stamina and patience, the author has collected information and images on the history and present of the village at the base of the Matterhorn. This book recounts the entire development of Zermatt, from a small village of mountain farmers to a modern recreational resort. Learn how English visitors influenced the development of Zermatt in the 19th and 20th centuries. Throughout the book the author succinctly portrays the most important events and brings the reader closer to this moving history. Never before has there been a book with so much information about Zermatt's past. Beat P. Truffer has succeeded in providing us with another definitive book on Zermatt. The most up to date book on the history of Zermatt.
The important facts and figures of Zermatt
ISBN 3-905097-21-4 , CHF 26.90
