A Smaller History of Rome from the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire

M Skinner, Charles

ISBN 10: 9374592630 / ISBN 13: 9789374592632

Published by Alpha Editions, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Smaller History of Rome from the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire
• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9374592630
• ISBN 13: 9789374592632
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A cold wind sweeps the high passes, carrying whispers of vanished gold-seekers, phantom riders, and the spectral echoes of ancient tribal rites. In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, where jagged peaks cut the sky and the frontier's wild heart still beats, tales both eerie and wondrous take root-woven from the encounters, fears, and aspirations of those who dared to cross these ranges. This volume gathers the region's most haunting and evocative american folklore: stories of spectral mountain men, uncanny lights flickering above lonely trails, and legendary creatures rumoured to haunt the canyons and forests of the West. Here, the boundaries between the natural and the supernatural blur, as western myths and frontier ghost stories mingle with native american tales, each narrative shaped by the landscape's unforgiving beauty and the restless spirit of the pioneer era. The collection's enduring appeal lies not only in its vivid storytelling but in its preservation of regional american myths that might otherwise fade from memory. Readers are transported to a world where the wild west is alive with mystery, and every echo from the mountains hints at secrets long kept by both settlers and indigenous peoples. The stories invite reflection on the hopes and fears that shaped the American frontier, offering a rare glimpse into the beliefs and imaginations of those who forged new lives along the Rocky Range. The prose is steeped in the atmosphere of mountain folklore, making it as compelling for general readers as for collectors of supernatural stories west and connoisseurs of pioneer era legends. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.