Switzerland, its Mountains, Lakes, Rivers & Valleys 

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Switzerland: Its Mountains, Valleys, Lakes, and Rivers is a classic, lavishly illustrated 19th-century travel book originally authored in German by Waldemar Kaden.

Book Overview & History Author: Waldemar Kaden (sometimes anglicised as Woldemar Raden in early UK editions).

Illustrations: Features 250 woodcut (xylographic) illustrations. These include scenic views, decorative initials, and headpieces crafted by prominent engravers of the era.Content: The book serves as a landmark picturesque guide to Victorian-era Alpine tourism. It invites readers to journey through iconic locations such as Basel, Bern, Davos, and the Engadine.

Historical Significance: Books of this nature were frequently purchased by rare print dealers and "cut up by the hundreds" so the individual woodcuts could be sold separately as standalone art pieces