Publisher's Synopsis
The Pass is a novel written by Stewart Edward White, first published in 1906. The story is set in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and follows the adventures of a group of travelers who become stranded in a remote mountain pass during a snowstorm. The group consists of a young couple on their honeymoon, a wealthy businessman, a rugged mountain man, and a Native American guide. As they struggle to survive in the harsh winter conditions, tensions rise within the group, and they are forced to confront their fears and prejudices. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious old man who seems to know more about the pass than anyone else. The Pass is a thrilling tale of survival, adventure, and self-discovery, with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.1906. Frontispiece by Fernand Lungren and many other illustrations from photographs. Contents: The Big Meadow Trail; The Forest Ranger; Roaring River; Deadman's Canon; Bloody Pass; We Fall Back; The Permanent Camp; The Side Hill Camp; and The Ledge. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
