The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps

"The Crystal Hunters: A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps" by George Manville Fenn follows a youth named Saxe and his pal, Richard Dale, as they journey through the Swiss Alps searching for rare crystals. The book introduces them as they ready themselves for a climbing expedition, with Dale teaching the young Saxe important lessons about safety and the importance of their guide, Melchior Staffeln. As the pair venture higher, the relationships between the characters grow stronger, revealing Saxe's youthful excitement and Dale's careful demeanor. The story focuses on the gorgeous landscapes and the life lessons learned as the team goes on their quest to find crystals hiding among the icy mountain peaks.