Distant Mountain

In his sixth book, Craig A. Grimes explores history, power, and society, highlighting how small things can lead to big consequences and how well-planned big things can often lead to nothing. "A Distant Mountain" takes place in 1350 in The Valley of Mexico, before the Aztecs rose to power. The Aztecs had the most modern society of any in the world, with free public education, hospitals, public works, an ethical judicial system, and government-supported associations that cared for the needy. The book explores the rational and irrational aspects of society and illuminates the soul with truth and understanding.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2021
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In his captivating and thought-provoking sixth book, Craig A. Grimes delves into the realms of history, power, and society, offering a speculative perspective that challenges our understanding of the world. Grimes explores the profound impact of seemingly insignificant events on the course of history, highlighting how they can lead to unforeseen and significant outcomes. On the other hand, he also points out how meticulously planned grand schemes can sometimes result in nothing.

A Distant Mountain takes readers on a journey to The Valley of Mexico in approximately 1350, a time when the Aztecs were yet to rise to power and were merely one of the numerous Nahua city-states that formed what they believed to be the One World. The knowledge we have of these people, tragically lost in an instant, often begins and ends with the practice of ritual blood sacrifice. However, it is important to recognize that they possessed a society that was remarkably modern, boasting several unique features. Among these were free public education for all children, comprehensive hospitals, efficiently managed public works, an ethical judicial system, and government-supported associations that provided care for the less fortunate. The towns and cities were characterized by orderliness, cleanliness, prosperity, and efficiency, indicating a blend of rational and irrational aspects, as is common in most societies.

The story unfolds against the backdrop of age and youth, peace and war, death and love, creating a tapestry of experiences that resonate with the deepest truths and insights of the human soul. Grimes' writing is alive with a marvellous dreamlike quality that illuminates the very essence of our existence, offering a profound understanding that resonates with readers on a profound level. Through his exploration of history, power, and society, Craig A. Grimes invites us to reflect on the complexities of our world and the role we play in shaping its destiny.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800463769