A new form of strip mining has caused a state of emergency for the Appalachian wilderness and the communities that depend on it-a crisis compounded by issues of government neglect, corporate hubris, and class conflict. In this powerful call to arms, Erik Reece chronicles the year he spent witnessing the systematic decimation of a single mountain and offers a landmark defense of a national treasure threatened with extinction.
Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages. Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second . . . and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious. With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it. Don't miss this thrilling survival story, a proven high-interest winner that pulls in readers the way Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived books do.
The searing debut novel of poet and writer Anne Coray, Lost Mountain is an impassioned story of love, loss, environment, and politics against a landscape facing threat of destruction. "Anne Coray, the author of three poetry collections, has brought her observational and writing skills to fiction that demonstrates both her attention to language and her passion for her home place. . . Lost Mountain is many things: a love story between the two main characters, a portrait of a small and isolated community, a mystery, a paean to salmon and lives that surround salmon, a not-very-disguised critique of a megamine project, and an example of eco-fiction--environmentally conscious literature." --Anchorage Daily News When news of an open-pit mining project hits the remote Alaskan hometown of Whetstone Cove, young widow Dehlia Melven barely takes in the town's nervous chatter. The Ziggurat corporation promises the mine will be fifteen times larger than all the mines in Alaska combined, but Dehlia's thoughts are consumed by the loss of her late husband and the future of her security. At least the new arrival of solar energy expert Alan Lamb brings a distraction and a different dynamic to the small community--one that's surprisingly more interesting than expected. For Alan, Whetstone Cove offers a fresh start to a job away from all the bureaucracy and politics he'd been running away from. Plus, there's Dehlia, the beautiful and enigmatic artist who begins to occupy more and more of Alan's thoughts. But with Ziggurat's looming presence, he knows it is only a matter of time before the corporation would take over his livelihood as well as the town's way of life. He can't bear the thought of being connected let alone paid by Ziggurat—yet leaving would also mean losing Dehlia forever. Inspired by the Pebble Mine project in Alaska, Lost Mountain is an exploration on the interconnectivity of the natural world woven into the narrative of people's strength and resistance. Readers will enter a familiar world where environment plays an encompassing role in not just politics of society but in real relationships and careers, and in the hopes and dreams we dare to have.
First in a brand new series from Spur Award-winning author Larry D. Sweazy, a lawman’s grave mistake sends him gunning for justice against a gang of badmen whose violent trail of bloodshed ends at Lost Mountain Pass . . . Kosoma, Indian Territory. The outlaw Darby brothers have been sentenced to hang until dead. Witnessing the exectution are Amelia Darby, sister of the condemned men, as well as U. S. DeputyMarshal Sam “Trusty” Dawson and Judge Gordon Hadesworth. After justice is served, Trusty hits the trail, escorting the Judge—and begrudgingly, Amelia—back to Oklahoma. Ambushed en route, the Judge is murdered and Amelia vanishes, leaving Trusty to believe she led them into a trap for revenge. To find Amelia, Trusty will have to put his faith in Father Michael Darby, a fourth brother who gave up his criminal ways to take up the cloth and collar. Unwilling to let his sister continue to fall to the wicked evil that claimed the rest of his family, Michael joins the hunt for Amelia. But as their journey turns deadlier by the day, Trusty starts to doubt that Michael is truly on the righteous path… Praise for Larry D. Sweazy’s Westerns "Combines the slam bang action of a good Western with the sensitivity of style and depth of character that used to be the hallmark of literary fiction." —Loren D. Estleman, Spur Award-winning author "Raw, wild, and all too human . . . a thundering testament to just how good the Western novel can be." —Johnny D. Boggs, Spur Award-winning author
Jones Mountain, in Shenandoah National Park, has two sites of prehistoric Indian camps, more than 20 former homesites, old cemeteries, distillery works, mill sites, and abandoned railroad lines and logging roads. This book is the story of the mountain and the people who lived there, left their mark, and died there.
When Tiffany and Peter adopted Pasha and Harold, they had no idea their lovable hounds had an inherited destiny to fulfill--a destiny that would see them become warriors for a magical group of inter-dimensional overseers looking out for the human race.
In 'The Lost Mountain: A Tale of Sonora' by Mayne Reid, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure through the wild landscapes of Sonora, Mexico. Reid's vivid descriptions and fast-paced narrative style make this book a gripping read for anyone interested in the adventure and Western genres. The plot follows the protagonist as he embarks on a mission to find a legendary lost mountain, facing dangers and challenges along the way. Reid's attention to detail and ability to create a sense of place immerse the reader in the rugged beauty of the Sonoran desert. This book is a prime example of 19th-century adventure literature, combining elements of exploration and discovery with themes of courage and perseverance. Mayne Reid's engaging storytelling makes 'The Lost Mountain' a must-read for fans of classic adventure fiction. His own experiences as a soldier and naturalist likely inspired him to write such captivating tales of exploration and survival, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. Overall, 'The Lost Mountain: A Tale of Sonora' is a thrilling and immersive read that will appeal to anyone seeking an exciting adventure story set against a backdrop of untamed wilderness.
