The Cliff Climber: Or The Lone Home In The Himalayas (1889)

By Thomas Mayne Reid

Book Overview

The Cliff Climber: Or The Lone Home In The Himalayas is a novel written by Mayne Reid and published in 1889. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Philip Garland, who sets out to explore the Himalayan mountains in search of his missing father. Along the way, he encounters a range of dangerous obstacles, including treacherous cliffs, fierce animals, and hostile natives.As he climbs higher into the mountains, Philip discovers a lone home perched on a cliff, inhabited by a mysterious woman named Amina. Despite her initial reluctance to help him, Amina eventually agrees to assist Philip in his search for his father. Together, they face even greater challenges, including a deadly avalanche and a band of ruthless bandits.As the story unfolds, Philip and Amina's relationship deepens, and they must confront their own personal demons as well as the dangers of the mountains. The Cliff Climber is a thrilling adventure novel that explores themes of love, loss, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Reid's vivid descriptions of the Himalayan landscape and its inhabitants transport the reader to a world of danger and wonder, making this book a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167049357
• ISBN13: 9781167049354
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"