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Tell and his son were both to be executed; however, he could redeem his life by shooting an apple off the head of his son Walter in a single attempt. Tell split the apple with a bolt from his crossbow.
William Tell - George Upton. The legend of William Tell, the Swiss patriot who shot an apple off the head of his son, is based on a true story. This book tells the story of the freedom loving Swiss and their efforts to combat the Austrian tyranny.
Chapter 3 One day William and his son had to go to the palace, which meant he had to go past the hat. William had to make a choice. As William's son began to bow at the hat, William held him up. "But we must bow," his son exclaimed. "No, it is wrong to follow the orders of such a cruel leader.
28 lut 2023 · Explore the origins of the William Tell legend and separate fact from fiction in Swiss folklore. Learn about the evidence for his existence, the embellishments to his story, and the enduring legacy of this legendary figure in Swiss culture.
Tell and his sons happen to pass by the hated cap. When Tell pays no attention to the authority symbol, he is arrested by two guards who try to bind him and lead him to prison. Although...
William Tell, Swiss legendary hero who symbolized the struggle for political and individual freedom. The historical existence of Tell is disputed. According to popular legend, he was a peasant from Bürglen in the canton of Uri in the 13th and early 14th centuries who defied Austrian authority, was.
Town in Switzerland’s Uri canton on whose public square people are building a prison fortress under duress, and where William Tell is forced to shoot an apple off the top of his son’s...
