The Apple and the Arrow
The Apple and the Arrow by Mary Buff is an illustrated edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1951, featuring 74 pages in English. Set in 1291, the story follows twelve-year-old Walter, the son of the legendary bowman William Tell, as he navigates the challenges of a revolution that disrupts his peaceful life in the Alpine Mountains. Walter’s journey is marked by his aspirations to impress his father while carrying a dangerous secret that could endanger their family.
Readers will find a blend of historical elements and folklore as the narrative unfolds, highlighting themes of bravery and familial love. The tale recounts the iconic moment when Walter’s father is commanded to shoot an apple off his son’s head, a pivotal event that has become a part of Swiss legend. This edition captures the essence of classic juvenile fiction, appealing to those interested in stories about boys, men, and historical adaptations.
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A 1952 Newbery Honor Book
The year is 1291, and Walter is the twelve-year-old son of William Tell, the greatest bowman in the land of Uri. Walter lives happily in the remote heights of the Alpine Mountains, caring for his family’s goat herd and practicing his marksmanship in the hopes of making his father proud. But as the end of the year approaches, Walter’s peaceful life is shaken as his country enters a revolution, and Walter must carry a secret that could threaten the life of the father he loves so dearly.
More than seven hundred years have passed since the day Walter stood in the marketplace balancing an apple on his head while the Austrian tyrant Gessler commanded Walter’s father, William Tell, to take aim at the apple with his great crossbow. The dramatic tale of William’s arrest and escape and the daring revolt of the Swiss against the Austrians has become a legend around the world.
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