The Delectable Mountains (1901)

By Arthur Willis Colton

Book Overview

The Delectable Mountains is a novel written by Arthur Willis Colton and published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named John who sets out on a journey to find the Delectable Mountains, a mythical place rumored to be filled with riches and beauty. Along the way, John meets a variety of characters, including a group of miners, a band of outlaws, and a beautiful young woman named Mary. As he travels deeper into the wilderness, John begins to question whether the Delectable Mountains truly exist or if they are just a figment of his imagination. The novel explores themes of adventure, love, and the search for meaning in life. With vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and colorful characters, The Delectable Mountains is a classic tale of the American West.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: 1166981681
• ISBN13: 9781166981686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"