The King Of The Mountains (1860)

The King of the Mountains is a novel written by French author Edmond About and was first published in 1860. The story is set in the Swiss Alps and follows the life of a young boy named Alexandre, who is taken in by a group of bandits after his father's death. The bandits, led by the charismatic and enigmatic King of the Mountains, take Alexandre under their wing and teach him their ways. As Alexandre grows older, he becomes conflicted between his loyalty to the bandits and his desire for a more honest and honorable life. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and morality, as well as the beauty and danger of the Swiss Alps. It also delves into the complex relationships between the bandits and their leader, as well as the relationships between Alexandre and the other members of the group. The King of the Mountains is a classic adventure novel that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Swiss Alps and its compelling characters. It is a timeless story of coming of age, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil.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.