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Title: The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Saxe and his companion, Richard Dale, as they explore the Swiss Alps in search of crystals. Along the way, they encounter various natural hazards and the intrigue of other treasure seekers, providing a mix of adventure and education about the mountainous terrain. At the start of the story, Saxe and Dale are introduced as they prepare for their climbing expedition, with Dale emphasizing the importance of safety and following the guide, Melchior Staffeln. The relationship between the characters quickly develops, highlighting the boy's youthful eagerness and the experienced Dale's cautious approach. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, valuable life lessons about the mountains, and the challenges of climbing as they embark on their quest for crystals hidden within the glacier's heights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Burton, Frederic William, 1816-1900
EBook No.: 24516
Published: Feb 4, 2008
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Saxe and his companion, Richard Dale, as they explore the Swiss Alps in search of crystals. Along the way, they encounter various natural hazards and the intrigue of other treasure seekers, providing a mix of adventure and education about the mountainous terrain. At the start of the story, Saxe and Dale are introduced as they prepare for their climbing expedition, with Dale emphasizing the importance of safety and following the guide, Melchior Staffeln. The relationship between the characters quickly develops, highlighting the boy's youthful eagerness and the experienced Dale's cautious approach. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, valuable life lessons about the mountains, and the challenges of climbing as they embark on their quest for crystals hidden within the glacier's heights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Burton, Frederic William, 1816-1900
EBook No.: 24516
Published: Feb 4, 2008
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.