The Shepherd Of The Giant Mountains (1844)

The Shepherd of the Giant Mountains is a novel written by James Burns and published in 1844. The story is set in the rugged and beautiful landscape of the Swiss Alps, where a young shepherd named Peter lives with his family. One day, while tending to his flock, Peter encounters a mysterious and powerful stranger who claims to be the king of the giants. The stranger tells Peter that he has been sent to find a human boy who can become the shepherd of the giant mountains, and that Peter is the chosen one.Peter is reluctant to leave his family and the only life he has ever known, but he is also fascinated by the idea of becoming the shepherd of the giant mountains. He embarks on a journey with the stranger, and along the way he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of friendly dwarves and a beautiful princess. Peter must navigate treacherous terrain and face dangerous obstacles as he learns the ways of the giants and fulfills his destiny as the shepherd of the giant mountains.The Shepherd of the Giant Mountains is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the power of destiny. It is a classic tale of a young hero's journey, and it has captured the imaginations of readers for generations.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.