The shimmering snow of the mountains and the depth of a child's soul. The girl Karoline grows up in the alpine pastures. She starts keeping a diary at a very young age. She writes about the beauty of the mountains and lakes, the hardships of a mountain farmer's life, the long working hours, and playing with her siblings. She recounts snowstorms in the middle of summer and the dangers posed by roaming bands of robbers. With meticulous detail and factual accuracy, she describes daily life in the mountains, the methods and tools used for work, family togetherness, food and drink, and her intimate relationship with animals. In a mischievous tone, she shares customs and rituals, and the life of a girl in a world that no longer exists. "Before me lie many notebooks in school format. They are records. I have leafed through them and reread many passages, and from this arose the decision to share this writing.".