Books by Alumni: Travel and leisure

Donald G. Tritt, PhD'59, Swiss Festivals in North America: A Resource Guide (Masthof Press). Tritt describes festivals in the U.S. and Canada that celebrate Swiss culture and traditions, while also acquainting readers with the meaning of many Swiss customs.

Wesley M. Wilson, MBA'54, Curious Customs and Bizarre Beliefs Around the World (Peanut Butter Publishing); Countries and Cultures of the World, Then and Now (Professional Press, Inc); and Five Languages Made Simpler (Professional Press, Inc.). In Curious Customs, Wilson draws on his travel journals spanning 54 years to report on everything from home life in Africa to government health plans in Europe. The three volumes of Countries and Cultures summarize the histories of more than 120 countries, including their economies, politics, and education systems. Five Languages provides grammar and vocabulary in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.