Publisher's Synopsis
The Associate Hermits is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around a young man named Clarence who is forced to leave his home due to a misunderstanding. He ends up in a small village where he meets two hermits, one of whom is a former professor. Clarence is fascinated by their way of life and decides to become an associate hermit. The hermits teach him about nature, philosophy, and self-sufficiency. However, their peaceful existence is threatened when a group of developers wants to build a resort in the area. Clarence and the hermits must come up with a plan to stop the developers and protect their way of life. The novel explores themes of simplicity, community, and the value of nature. It is a heartwarming tale that will leave readers with a renewed appreciation for the natural world.1900. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain�������s Tollgate were also quite popular. The book begins: Mr. and Mrs. Hector Archibald were prosperous and happy dweller in a suburb of one of our large towns. Fortune had favored them in many ways, in health and in a good average happiness. They had reached early middle age, and their daughter Kate, their only child, had grown up to be a beautiful and good young woman, and was on the point of marrying a young lawyer-Rodney Bringhurst by name-in every way worthy of her. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.