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Legends from Peaks
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ISBN13: 9798858665298
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 23 2023
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 23 2023
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Legends from Peaks is a collection of short stories based on real life events. The book contains real experiences of people of mountains. It has lessons for bettering moral character. It contains mysteries and murders. Some tales are based on how hardships affect lives and how resilience can avoid these troubles. Some incidents of dealing with beasts are also depicted in the book.
These true legends are the jewels of previous generation's minds which have been safely and responsibly memorized and handed over to their descendants. The threads have all details about the communities living in hills their history, social setup, economy and other day to day interactions. In brief, the peaks contain breathtaking landscapes, ecstatic views and out of this world aromas which attracts the explorers. Legends from Peaks is a window to many secrets held by the mountains.
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