The Lost Horizon (1921)

By George Colby Borley

Book Overview

The Lost Horizon is a novel written by George Colby Borley and published in 1921. The story follows a group of four travelers who find themselves stranded in the Himalayan mountains after their plane crashes. They are rescued by a group of Tibetans and taken to a hidden valley called Shangri-La, where they discover a utopian society of peace and contentment. The valley is ruled by a mysterious figure named the High Lama, who has lived for centuries and possesses knowledge of ancient wisdom and secrets. The travelers are torn between their desire to stay in this idyllic paradise and their duty to return to the outside world. The novel explores themes of spirituality, human nature, and the search for meaning in life. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Himalayan landscape and its imaginative portrayal of a utopian society. The Lost Horizon has been adapted into several films and inspired numerous works of 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: 1165118149
• ISBN13: 9781165118144
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"