The Lights on Precipice Peak by Stephen Tall

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Author Tall, Stephen, 1908-1981
Illustrator Newman
Title The Lights on Precipice Peak
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Adam Buchbinder, Mary Meehan and
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Summary "The Lights on Precipice Peak" by Stephen Tall is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers on the mysterious glow seen on Precipice Peak and explores themes of exploration, adaptation, and the unknown. The narrative follows the experiences of two young climbers, John Drinkard and Chuck Evers, as they attempt to uncover the origins of the strange lights while navigating the treacherous terrain of the mountain. The plot unfolds as Drinkard and Evers set out on an expedition to solve the mystery of the lights on Precipice Peak, only for their plans to take an unexpected turn. When Drinkard accidentally falls into a crevasse, he is rescued by a mysterious figure named Dzell, who reveals that he, along with others like him, are explorers from another environment entirely. The narrative explores the interactions between these extraterrestrial beings and the climbers, and the themes of adaptation and the nature of consciousness are woven throughout the dialogue. The book concludes with a thought-provoking twist that leaves readers contemplating the implications of their encounter, inviting them to consider the layers of existence and connections beyond their own world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject Mountaineering -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 49826
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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