The Mountain
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""The Mountain"" by R. M. S. Jackson is a gripping adventure novel set in the Swiss Alps. The story follows a group of climbers who set out to conquer the treacherous peak known as the Citadel. Led by the experienced mountaineer John Harlin, the team faces numerous challenges and dangers as they make their way up the mountain. Along the way, they encounter harsh weather conditions, treacherous ice and rock formations, and the constant threat of avalanches. As tensions rise and personal conflicts come to the surface, the climbers must rely on each other to survive and reach the summit. With vivid descriptions of the stunning Alpine scenery and heart-pumping action sequences, ""The Mountain"" is a thrilling read for anyone who loves outdoor adventure and high-stakes drama.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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- ISBN-13: 9781162625812
- ISBN-10: 1162625813
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.25 x 1.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.15 pounds
- Page Count: 646
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