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By H. E. Marshall. Full color edition. Step into the mountains and valleys of medieval Switzerland in this stirring retelling of the legend of William Tell and the struggle for Swiss freedom.
In Stories of William Tell and His Friends Told to the Children, H. E. Marshall introduces readers to the heroes and events associated with the traditional founding story of the Swiss Confederation. Beginning with the rule of Gessler and Landenberg, she recounts the stories of Arnold of Melchthal and Stauffacher, the meeting of the Three Patriots, and the famous gathering on the Rütli.
At the heart of the book stands William Tell, the fearless marksman whose refusal to bow before Gessler’s hat leads to the famous test in which he must shoot an apple from his son’s head. His escape and subsequent confrontation with Gessler form part of a wider story that continues through the capture of Rossberg and Sarnen and culminates in the Swiss victory at the Battle of Morgarten.
Marshall’s retelling combines adventure and danger with courage, loyalty, and resistance to oppression, bringing to life a legendary struggle that became an important part of Switzerland’s national story.
This carefully restored edition revives a classic work of historical storytelling. Ideal for families, students, homeschool libraries, and lovers of legend and medieval history, it offers an engaging account of William Tell and the fight for Swiss freedom.
About the author: H. E. Marshall (1867–1941) was a Scottish author best known for her popular children’s histories and retellings of legendary and historical subjects. Through works such as Our Island Story, she introduced generations of young readers to the people, events, legends, and traditions of the past.
