The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps by George Manville Fenn
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"The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Saxe and his companion, Richard Dale, as they explore the Swiss Alps in search of crystals. Along the way, they encounter various natural hazards and the intrigue of other treasure seekers, providing a mix of adventure and education about the
mountainous terrain. At the start of the story, Saxe and Dale are introduced as they prepare for their climbing expedition, with Dale emphasizing the importance of safety and following the guide, Melchior Staffeln. The relationship between the characters quickly develops, highlighting the boy's youthful eagerness and the experienced Dale's cautious approach. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, valuable life lessons about the mountains, and the challenges of climbing as they embark on their quest for crystals hidden within the glacier's heights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
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| Illustrator | Burton, Frederic William, 1816-1900 |
| Title | The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24516 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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