The Lost Mountain: A Tale of Sonora

Language: EnglishPublished: March 21, 2011

Subjects:

Rescues Juvenile fiction Mountains Adventure and adventurers Camping Natural history Outdoor life Indians of North America Coyote

Bookshelves:

Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading Nature/Gardening/Animals

Authors:

Reid, Mayne
1818 - 1883
Riou, Edouard
1833 - 1900

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About this book

In the rugged expanse of the Sonoran desert, where dreams of fortune collide with the harsh realities of survival, "The Lost Mountain: A Tale of Sonora" by Captain Mayne Reid immerses readers in a gripping adventure of ambition and peril. As a caravan of miners, led by the tenacious gold-seeker Pedro Vicente, navigates treacherous terrain, they confront not only the dangers of the wild but also the moral dilemmas of greed and camaraderie. This novel intricately weaves themes of exploration and the quest for wealth, making it a compelling read for students, civic activists, and historians alike. With vivid descriptions and rich character development, Reid's work captures the essence of human aspiration against the backdrop of the unforgiving desert landscape.