The Mountains Of The Moon (1915)

by J.D. Beresford

Book Overview

The Mountains of the Moon is a novel written by John Davys Beresford and first published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Arnold Hillary, who sets out to explore the fabled Mountains of the Moon in Africa. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman named Zuleika, a wise old man named M'Tela, and a group of cannibals.As Arnold Hillary journeys deeper into the heart of Africa, he encounters many dangers and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and wild animals. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to reach his destination and uncover the secrets of the Mountains of the Moon.Throughout the novel, Beresford explores themes of adventure, exploration, and the human spirit. He also touches on issues of race and colonialism, as Arnold Hillary is a white man traveling through a predominantly black continent.Overall, The Mountains of the Moon is a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure story that will appeal to readers who enjoy tales of exploration, danger, and discovery.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: 1164182382
• ISBN13: 9781164182382
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"