Publisher's Synopsis
The Roots of the Mountains is a novel by William Morris that tells the story of the people of Burgdale, a fictional valley in medieval Scandinavia. The book explores the lives of the men of Burgdale, their friends, neighbors, foes, and fellow warriors. The story follows the journey of a group of Burgdale men who set out to explore the roots of the mountains and discover the secrets of their ancestors. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including battles with neighboring tribes and conflicts within their own community. The novel is a richly detailed and immersive work of historical fiction that delves into the themes of love, war, loyalty, and honor. It is widely regarded as one of Morris's best works and a classic of the fantasy genre.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.
