Project Gutenberg
2007-07-12
Public domain in the USA.
424
Williams, John H. (John Harvey)
1864
Williams, John Harvey
11014182
The Mountain that was 'God'
Being a Little Book About the Great Peak Which the Indians Named 'Tacoma' but Which is Officially Called 'Rainier'
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
"The Mountain that was 'God'" by John H. Williams is an illustrated and descriptive account of the iconic peak known to many as Mount Rainier, and by the native tribes as "Tacoma," written in the early 20th century. This work explores the mountain's significance to the indigenous peoples, its natural beauty, and the rich tapestry of stories that surround it, positioning the peak as a revered entity rather than merely a geographical feature. At the start of the text, the author sets an evocative tone, likening the mountain to a divine being admired and feared by the local tribes. Through expressive poetry and prose, Williams introduces readers to the grandeur of the mountain's varied landscapes, climatic changes, and the cultural legends that imbue it with spiritual significance. The opening chapter delves into the tradition of the Native American tribes who revered the mountain, sharing their beliefs, myths, and the beauty that draws adventurers to explore its heights. Williams articulates a profound respect for the mountain, depicting it not just as a majestic natural wonder, but as a symbol of nature's power and mystery that has captivated human imagination across generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Rainier, Mount (Wash.)
F850.5
Text
Category: Poetry
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Travel Writing
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
316016
2025-08-09T08:41:48.464654
text/html
287424
2021-01-02T19:49:18
text/html
6545621
2025-08-09T08:41:56.511593
application/epub+zip
6550032
2025-08-09T08:41:50.610587
application/epub+zip
163404
2025-08-09T08:41:49.427608
application/epub+zip
6570079
2025-08-09T08:42:00.221615
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
6517862
2025-08-09T08:41:55.201567
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
228740
2022-09-10T10:51:04.427976
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
202822
2025-08-09T08:41:46.759668
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
202679
2021-01-02T19:49:18
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
202671
2021-01-02T19:49:18
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
20414
2025-08-09T08:42:00.377563
application/rdf+xml
21985
2025-08-09T08:41:49.550611
image/jpeg
3223
2025-08-09T08:41:49.489598
image/jpeg
75341
2021-01-02T19:49:19
application/octet-stream
application/zip
6514022
2021-01-02T19:49:19
application/octet-stream
application/zip
75293
2021-01-02T19:49:19
application/octet-stream
application/zip
6539328
2025-08-09T08:41:48.915606
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog