The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch (1900)

By Duffield Osborne

Book Overview

The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch is a novel written by Duffield Osborne in the year 1900. The story revolves around a group of explorers who set out to investigate a mysterious crater in the mountains. The crater is said to be the home of a mythical creature known as the Mountain Moloch, which has been terrorizing the nearby towns and villages. The group of explorers, led by the protagonist, John Rawn, face many challenges and obstacles as they make their way to the crater. Along the way, they encounter dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile locals who are skeptical of their mission. As they reach the crater, they discover that the Mountain Moloch is not a mythical creature, but a man-made machine designed to scare people away from the area. The machine was created by a group of wealthy businessmen who were exploiting the resources of the mountains and didn't want anyone to interfere with their operations. The novel explores themes of greed, power, and the consequences of unchecked industrialization. It also highlights the importance of environmental conservation and the need to protect natural resources. Overall, The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch is a thrilling adventure novel with a strong message about the importance of preserving the environment.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165114291
• ISBN13: 9781165114290
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"