Willie Gray is overjoyed when he learns that the family holiday will take them not to the seaside or London, but to Switzerland, where real mountains, lakes, and snow peaks await. From the first burst of excitement with his sister Lucy, this charming tale follows the Grays as they travel by train, steamer, and coach across Europe, meeting the bustle, fatigue, and unfamiliar sights of foreign travel with childlike curiosity. In Switzerland, Willie's delight is tested and deepened by disappointment, patience, and instruction. He learns to notice the grandeur of the Jura, Geneva, the Dent du Midi, and the surrounding lakes and vineyards, while his parents gently lead him from impatience to reverence, linking mountain beauty to Bible stories and the goodness of God. Along the way, Willie discovers that selfishness spoils pleasure, that perspective changes how large things seem, and that rowing a boat is harder than it looks. A final mishap on a steep bank brings a sobering reminder of danger, gratitude, and the love that watches over him. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.