The Mountain Mystery

The Mountain Mystery
Author: Ron Miksha
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781497562387

Fifty years ago, no one could explain mountains. Arguments about their origin were spirited, to say the least. Progressive scientists were ridiculed for their ideas. Most geologists thought the Earth was shrinking. Contracting like a hot ball of iron, shrinking and exposing ridges that became mountains. Others were quite sure the planet was expanding. Growth widened sea basins and raised mountains. There was yet another idea, the theory that the world's crust was broken into big plates that jostled around, drifting until they collided and jarred mountains into existence. That idea was invariably dismissed as pseudo-science. Or "utter damned rot" as one prominent scientist said. But the doubtful theory of plate tectonics prevailed. Mountains, earthquakes, ancient ice ages, even veins of gold and fields of oil are now seen as the offspring of moving tectonic plates. Just half a century ago, most geologists sternly rejected the idea of drifting continents. But a few intrepid champions of plate tectonics dared to differ. The Mountain Mystery tells their story.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists
Author: Jonathan Smith
Publisher: THE PUBLISHER
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2024-02-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists delves into the perplexing and unsolved case of the Dyatlov Pass incident. It explores the mysterious deaths of nine hikers in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1959, where their bodies were found under bizarre circumstances. The book examines the initial search and investigation, profiles the hikers and their journey, and delves into the enigmatic nature of the scene and the conditions of the hikers' bodies. Additionally, it explores the various official investigations and reports, as well as the speculations and theories surrounding the incident. The book delves into unexplained phenomena such as mysterious radioactivity, strange lights, and sounds. It also discusses theories and conspiracies, including government cover-ups and paranormal explanations. The narrative uncovers cracks in the official story, highlighting inconsistencies in the investigation and missing documents and testimonies. The legacy of the incident is explored, including its cultural impact and enduring fascination. Ongoing efforts to unravel the mystery, modern-day expeditions, and forensic reexaminations are also investigated. The book discusses media portrayals, pop culture references, and the continued intrigue and public interest surrounding the Dyatlov Pass incident. Overall, The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists sheds light on this enduring and unresolved mountain mystery.

The Mountain Mystery

The Mountain Mystery
Author: Elaudy Dominguez
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1448835445

Mr. Denis takes the class on a hike up a mountainside to show them something special at the top.

Mountain Mystery, Fairfax Miasma

Mountain Mystery, Fairfax Miasma
Author: Robert L Skidmore
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 665
Release: 2010-08-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1450246559

Poppy Gore, a local realtor, discovers the body of a client she had met only once lying on the floor of an isolated cabin on a West Virginia mountaintop with four bullet holes in his chest. Sheriff Billy Jones calls on a fellow law professional, the Chief of the Fairfax Police, who assigns Lieutenant Chase Mansfield of the Criminal Investigations Bureau to the case. The investigation begins with the eccentric Scott family, a clan at war with itself. Mary Scott, the family matriarch, points a finger at Barbara, the tearless widow, and demands that Mansfield arrest the bitch. Barbara indifferently explains that she and Dred Scott, the victim, were legally separated. She denies knowing that Scott had owned a mountain cabin and offers a solid alibi affirmed by a companion, a Russian diplomat with a FBI tail. Before Lieutenant Mansfield can identify the killer, Dreds brother Clayton Scott is murdered in his Fairfax home. High-level corruption, corporate conspiracy, political warfare, and the bitter disintegration of a prominent family greatly complicate the investigation.

Dixie Mountain Mystery

Dixie Mountain Mystery
Author: Lola Smith
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2015-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1490753761

This story is based on some true facts about us living on Dixie Mountain in 1958. It is about one very long summer on Dixie Mountain. My husband Dennis and I thought we would take our very young children out to live in the country. We found ourselves roughing it on sixteen undeveloped acres. Little did we know, what was in store for us on Dixie Mountain and the mystery we would find.

Mountain Mysteries

Mountain Mysteries
Author: Larry D. Thacker
Publisher: The Overmountain Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2006-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781570723162

A near-obsessive pursuit of ghost stories and odd superstitions cranks up this serious study of Appalachian tales of the supernatural and their origin in both old-world customs and real historical events. An effort to preserve and record one aspect of a dying way of life, the book relies on interviews and historic documents to search for the facts behind local lore of murder, witchcraft, and weird hauntings. Several campfire-worthy ghost stories are recounted in their entirety—including "The Swinging Gate of Fern Lake Hollow"—and an unexpectedly large number of stories about aliens and UFOs provide an interesting comparison of three-century-old mysteries and those stirred up in comparatively recent times

Green Mountain Mysteries and Ship Shadows

Green Mountain Mysteries and Ship Shadows
Author: Patricia Apelt
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2019-03-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1480874027

Dividing up Melrose Farm, a hotel fire, lost children, a collapsed dam and raging river, hidden tunnels and caves, a plane crash, a potentially unsuccessful business adventure, and an unexpected pregnancy spice up life for members of the family.

Appalachian Mountain Mysteries Box Set : Books 1-3

Appalachian Mountain Mysteries Box Set : Books 1-3
Author: Lynda McDaniel
Publisher: Lynda McDaniel Books
Total Pages: 867
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0997780886

* THREE SUSPENSEFUL MYSTERIES * CAST OF BELOVED CHARACTERS * DOZENS OF TWISTS & TURNS * 2500+ 5-STAR SERIES REVIEWS “Terrific series! The characters are awesome! I can't stop reading! I don't want these books to end!” Take a suspense-filled Appalachian journey with Abit Bradshaw and Della Kincaid, two unlikely partners who work together to right wrongs, fight corruption, and solve crimes. Along the way, they experience love, loss, and abiding friendship. "FIVE STARS! Lynda McDaniel has that wonderfully appealing way of weaving a story." ~Deb, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer A LIFE FOR A LIFE #1 "The most satisfying mystery I've read in ages." ~Joan Nienhuis, Top 1% of Reviewers on Goodreads Laurel Falls, N.C., 1985: I was done with being a crime reporter in Washington, D.C., tired of all the violence. So I packed up and moved to Laurel Falls, N.C. Peace and quiet—until I found the body. The sheriff called it a suicide. No way. Trouble was, without my usual sources, how much of an investigation could I pull off? But my neighbor Abit Bradshaw and I teamed up and cooked up a plan to solve that crime. Of course plans rarely pan out the way you think. ~Della Kincaid THE ROADS TO DAMASCUS #2 "I absolutely devoured this book! " ~Cynthia Williams Laurel Falls, N.C. 1989: I couldn’t believe I was in trouble again. I’d finally got what I’d always wanted—return to school—then lost it. It all started when a family of con artists stole our money and good intentions. Trying to find them again took everything I had—and then some. ~Abit Bradshaw WELCOME THE LITTLE CHILDREN #3 "I've come to think of these characters as cherished friends.” ~L. G. Yaldezian Laurel Falls, N.C. 1994: I would never have risked so much if it hadn’t been for Astrid Holt. She brightened things at Coburn’s General Store every time she stopped by for recipe ideas—at eight years old! So when Astrid’s mother disappeared—lost in the woods? kidnapped? murdered?—how could Abit Bradshaw and I turn our backs on her? ~Della Kincaid If you love Jacqueline Winspear, Sue Grafton, and Cheryl Bradshaw (no relation to Abit Bradshaw that we know of), you're sure to enjoy the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series. Get all three books now and find out why critics and readers are praising Lynda McDaniel's unique voice in mystery writing.