02361cam a22003733u 4500 24516 UtSlPG 20260610133548.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-04 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Saxe and his companion, Richard Dale, as they explore the Swiss Alps in search of crystals. Along the way, they encounter various natural hazards and the intrigue of other treasure seekers, providing a mix of adventure and education about the mountainous terrain. At the start of the story, Saxe and Dale are introduced as they prepare for their climbing expedition, with Dale emphasizing the importance of safety and following the guide, Melchior Staffeln. The relationship between the characters quickly develops, highlighting the boy's youthful eagerness and the experienced Dale's cautious approach. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, valuable life lessons about the mountains, and the challenges of climbing as they embark on their quest for crystals hidden within the glacier's heights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction Burton, Frederic William, 1816-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24516 65517 65517