The Mountain
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ISBN10: 1169817777
ISBN13: 9781169817777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 646
Weight: 3.89
Height: 1.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781169817777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 646
Weight: 3.89
Height: 1.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Mountain by R. M. S. Jackson is a gripping novel set in the beautiful but treacherous landscape of the Rocky Mountains. The story follows the journey of a group of climbers who set out to conquer a peak that has never been climbed before.As they make their way up the mountain, they face a series of challenges and obstacles that test their physical and mental strength. They must battle extreme weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and their own personal demons.The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and secrets. The protagonist, a young woman named Sarah, is a skilled climber who is haunted by a tragic event from her past. She must confront her fears and inner demons as she leads the team up the mountain.The author's vivid descriptions of the mountain and its surroundings make the reader feel as though they are right there with the climbers, experiencing the beauty and danger of the landscape. The tension builds steadily throughout the book, culminating in a thrilling and unexpected climax.Overall, The Mountain is a well-written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of adventure and suspense. It is a must-read for anyone who loves stories about the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.1860. Contents: Book Atlas-natural science of the mountain, or what the mountain is in a critical inventory of the planet, skeleton, skin, appendages and circulating fluids: geology of the Alleghany Mountain, soil, waters of the mountain, flora of the mountain, animal life of the mountain, climate of the mountain; Aesculapius: significance of the Alleghany Mountains as the site of a sanitarium, or retreat for the sick, arranged by infinite wisdom-doctoral uses of the mountain; Hygea; Antaeus the Giant: mountain telling its whole story of fate to man, creeping in his bones, boiling in his blood, flashing in his brain; Pan as a symbol of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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