Ariel Pierre Haemmerlé with the newly published 2nd edition
Back in 2021 we wrote an article about Ariel Pierre Haemmerlé at this link, the tour guide with a big personality. Last year, we wrote the article at this link about his 5th book: Genève, les dates les plus importantes de son histoire. Can you believe he sold out of all his copies in 3 weeks? He has updated the book and the new, second edtiion is now out in time for the perfect Christmas present.
We met up with him to get our hands on a copy. The new edition has more dates, more details, and has enough information about Geneva to make you appreciate the history of this city even more. Ariel Pierre told us, "I don't think it will ever cover all the dates. I wanted to just keep it to the most important ones; once the first edition was out, I realized that I should have put other important events in the Geneva history. Now I have added them, and the 2ed edition is out, I think: oh, I could have added this or that... my mind is swimming with possibilities. But I am very happy with the result."
Do you know what these dates represent?
- 121 AC
- 1478
- 1754
- 1818
- 2023
If none of them ring a bell, read to bottom for the answers.
Organized very simply by dates, with a brief explanation of what each date means to Geneva, you will learn many, many fundamental milestones in this city's evolution.
The book will be available to purchase from all bookshops this week. This might be the Christmas present you might have been looking for!
This tour guide knows how to catch your attention and keep it. If you are interested in inviting him to an event to talk about Geneva, please contact him. He will not disappoint your audience.
Ariel Pierre has kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a copy of his latest book: Genève, les dates les plus importantes de son histoire (value Fr. 30.-). Delivery to a Swiss address only.
Fill out this form and answer this multiple choice question: What is the name of the author of this book?
Only one entry per person and per email is allowed. The competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 14 December 2023. The names of all those submitting correct answers will be placed into the digital hat and the winner’s name drawn at random by Friday, 15 December 2023. No cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. The winner will be notified by email.
GENEVE - LES DATES LES PLUS IMPORTANTES DE SON HISTOIRE
By Ariel Pierre Haemmerlé This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ISBN 978‑2-940721‑34‑4
390 pages
Format 130 × 220 mm
Price CHF 30.-
Book in French
ANSWERS:
- 121 AC: L'arrivée des Romains
- 1478: Les débuts de l'imprimerie genevoise
- 1754: L'arrivée de Voltaire
- 1818: Le premier marronnier de la Treille
- 2023: La reouverture du téléphérique du Salève
