EditorialWilliam Tell. A folk hero of Switzerland. The legend goes as follows: William Tell, who originally came from Bürglen, was known as a strong man, mountain climber, and an expert shot with the crossbow. In his time, the Habsburg emperors of Austria were...
EditorialHofer going to the place of execution'. 'Hofer's tomb'. Andreas Hofer (November 22, 1767 – February 20, 1810) was a Tirolean innkeeper and patriot. He was the leader of a rebellion against Napoleon's forces who fought for Austria against the French d...
EditorialWilliam Tell. William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland. His legend is recorded in a late 15th-century Swiss chronicle. William Tell, or the Patriot of Switzerland, etc. London, 1829. Source: 10711.a.13 p;late opposite page 112.
EditorialHofer in the cave'. 'Hofer taken prisoner'. Andreas Hofer (November 22, 1767 – February 20, 1810) was a Tirolean innkeeper and patriot. He was the leader of a rebellion against Napoleon's forces. He was an innkeeper turned politician who fought for ...