The Lost Horizon (1921)

By George Colby Borley

Book Overview

The Lost Horizon is a novel written by George Colby Borley in 1921. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the adventures of a group of travelers who find themselves stranded in the remote Himalayan mountains. They stumble upon a hidden valley, called Shangri-La, where the inhabitants live in a utopian society and seem to have discovered the secret to eternal youth. The travelers are initially skeptical, but as they spend more time in Shangri-La, they begin to question their own beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of human nature, spirituality, and the pursuit of happiness. The Lost Horizon has been praised for its imaginative world-building, vivid descriptions, and thought-provoking ideas. It has also been adapted into several films, including the 1937 classic directed by Frank Capra.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: 1437319289
• ISBN13: 9781437319286
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"