The Delectable Mountains

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Colton, Arthur, 1868-1943

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Delectable Mountains" by Arthur Colton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of youth, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships through the lives of characters navigating their own dreams and struggles in a rural landscape. Central to the narrative are Aaron Bees and Silvia Kincard, young lovers dealing with the challenges posed by their families and the societal expectations surrounding them. At the start of the novel, the lush and serene setting of the "Place of Abandoned Gods" is introduced, characterized by its secretive altar-stone and the presence of the idle, symbolic god Baal. The story follows a chance encounter between Aaron and Silvia, as they reflect on their tumultuous lives under the watchful eyes of their overbearing families, especially Sylvia's dreaded father. Their dreams of escaping and the intricacies of their relationship unfold in a tapestry of youthful optimism and the harsh realities of their circumstances as they confront both their personal fears and social pressures. In this opening scene, the narrative hints at a journey of self-discovery and rebellion against tradition, laying the groundwork for the conflicts and resolutions to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The place of abandoned gods

The Leather Hermit

Black Pond Clearing

Joppa

The Elders' Seat

The romance of the Institute

Nausicaa

Sanderson of Back Meadows

Two roads that meet in Salem

A visible judgment

The emigrant east

Tobin's Monument.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2015-10-21