Former Aiglon faculty member Patrick Roberts tells the story of how an Englishman, John Corlette, with extraordinary vision and tenacity, built one of Switzerland's finest international schools. Stressing excellent instruction, challenging outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and the practise of daily meditation (the spirit's path to deeper understanding), Corlette's Alpine school was, from the beginning, a cradle of countless remarkable destinies. The book features over 30 vintage black-and-white and colour photographs taken by the author.