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The Lady Of The Snows: A Novel (1912)

The Lady Of The Snows: A Novel (1912)

St John, J. Allen
Harrison, Edith Ogden

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ISBN10: 1120894662
ISBN13: 9781120894663
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lady of the Snows is a novel written by Edith Ogden Harrison and published in 1912. The story is set in the Himalayas and revolves around the life of a young Englishwoman named Mary Hastings. Mary travels to India to join her brother, who is stationed there as a British officer. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Mary finds herself stranded in a remote village in the Himalayas.The village is located near a sacred mountain, which is believed to be the home of the Lady of the Snows, a mystical figure worshipped by the local people. Mary is fascinated by the legend and becomes determined to learn more about the Lady of the Snows. She soon discovers that the villagers are being oppressed by a cruel and tyrannical ruler, who is using the legend of the Lady of the Snows to maintain his power.Mary decides to take action and, with the help of a local guide, sets out to climb the sacred mountain and confront the Lady of the Snows. Along the way, she encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous weather, dangerous animals, and hostile villagers. However, Mary's determination and courage never waver, and she ultimately succeeds in her quest.The Lady of the Snows is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of courage, determination, and the power of myth and legend. It is also a fascinating portrait of life in the Himalayas at the turn of the 20th century, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, culture, and customs of the region. Overall, it is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.

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