Terror on the Mountain

This hardcover edition of "Terror on the Mountain" is in good condition, considering its history as a library book. The dust jacket shows some wear and includes library stickers. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures. A library stamp is present on the title page.

"Terror on the Mountain" by Charles F. Ramuz, translated from French by Milton Stansbury, is a gripping adventure novel first published in 1925 in France as "La Grande Peur dans la Montagne." This edition, published by Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc. in 1967, marks its first English translation. The book is a part of the Helen and Kurt Wolff Book series and is set against the dramatic backdrop of the mountains, exploring themes of fear and survival. Charles F. Ramuz is renowned for his vivid storytelling and exploration of human emotions amidst nature's grandeur. This hardcover edition is notable for its scarcity, particularly in the first edition English translation. The book's condition reflects its history as a library copy, with associated markings and a dust jacket showing some wear. This edition is a must-have for collectors of translated literature and fans of early 20th-century French fiction.