The King Of The Mountains (1860)

The King of the Mountains is a novel written by French author Edmond About and originally published in 1860. The story takes place in the Swiss Alps and follows the adventures of a young Frenchman named Hector Servadac. While on a hunting trip, Servadac becomes separated from his party and finds himself stranded in a remote mountain village. There he meets a mysterious man known as the King of the Mountains, who rules over the local people with an iron fist.As Servadac becomes more involved in the affairs of the village, he begins to uncover the King's dark secrets and the true nature of his power. Along the way, he falls in love with the King's daughter, but their romance is threatened by the King's wrath and the dangers of the mountainous terrain.The King of the Mountains is a thrilling adventure story filled with action, romance, and suspense. It explores themes of power, love, and morality, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Swiss Alps during the 19th century.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.