The Secret Of The Crater - Osborne, Duffield
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The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch (1900) is a novel written by Duffield Osborne. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the discovery of a mysterious crater in the heart of a remote mountain range. The protagonist, a young geologist named Philip Hastings, is sent on a mission to investigate the origin of the crater. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Hastings uncovers a sinister plot involving a group of ruthless industrialists who are exploiting the natural resources of the area for their own gain. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the…mehr

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The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch (1900) is a novel written by Duffield Osborne. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the discovery of a mysterious crater in the heart of a remote mountain range. The protagonist, a young geologist named Philip Hastings, is sent on a mission to investigate the origin of the crater. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Hastings uncovers a sinister plot involving a group of ruthless industrialists who are exploiting the natural resources of the area for their own gain. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the destructive impact of human activity on the environment.Throughout the story, Hastings faces numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous terrain, hostile locals, and the machinations of the industrialists. He is aided in his quest by a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old hermit, a brave mountain guide, and a beautiful young woman who becomes his ally and love interest.The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch is a thrilling adventure tale that combines elements of mystery, romance, and social commentary. It is a classic example of the popular genre of ""lost world"" literature, which emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and focused on the discovery of hidden or forgotten lands.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.