Thomas Cook. Cook’s Tourist’s Handbook to Switzerland. London: Thomas Cook and Son, Ludgate Circus and Hodder & Stoughton, Paternoster Row, 1874.

"Cook’s Tourist’s Handbook to Switzerland," published in 1874 by Thomas Cook and Son in collaboration with Hodder & Stoughton, is a travel guide specifically designed for tourists planning to visit Switzerland. This handbook provides detailed information about various Swiss regions, including recommended routes, descriptions of scenic locations, tips on accommodations, transportation options, and insights into local customs and attractions.

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