The Climbing Doom (1909)

By Laurence Ditto Young

Book Overview

The Climbing Doom is a novel written by Laurence Ditto Young and first published in 1909. The story is set in the Swiss Alps and follows the adventures of a group of climbers who attempt to conquer a treacherous mountain peak known as the Matterhorn. The group is led by a seasoned mountain guide named Hans, who is accompanied by a wealthy American businessman named John Randolph, his daughter Helen, and her fianc�����, a young doctor named Jack. As the climbers make their way up the mountain, they encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous weather conditions, dangerous crevasses, and steep cliffs. Along the way, they also face personal struggles and conflicts, as well as unexpected twists and turns that threaten their safety and their chances of reaching the summit. The Climbing Doom is a thrilling adventure story that captures the beauty and danger of mountain climbing, as well as the human spirit of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. It is a classic tale of man versus nature, and the triumph of the human spirit over seemingly insurmountable obstacles.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: 1167049578
• ISBN13: 9781167049576
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"