Download or read book Kermit the Hermit written by Bill Peet and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 1980-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kermit the Hermit was a greedy, gabby crab until he found a better way of living.
Download or read book Poems written by John Turvill Adams and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hermit in the Garden written by Gordon Campbell and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing its distant origins to the villa of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, the eccentric phenomenon of the ornamental hermit enjoyed its heyday in the England of the eighteenth century It was at this time that it became highly fashionable for owners of country estates to commission architectural follies for their landscape gardens. These follies often included hermitages, many of which still survive, often in a ruined state. Landowners peopled their hermitages either with imaginary hermits or with real hermits - in some cases the landowner even became his own hermit. Those who took employment as garden hermits were typically required to refrain from cutting their hair or washing, and some were dressed as druids. Unlike the hermits of the Middle Ages, these were wholly secular hermits, products of the eighteenth century fondness for 'pleasing melancholy'. Although the fashion for them had fizzled out by the end of the eighteenth century, they had left their indelible mark on both the literature as well as the gardens of the period. And, as Gordon Campbell shows, they live on in the art, literature, and drama of our own day - as well as in the figure of the modern-day garden gnome. This engaging and generously illustrated book takes the reader on a journey that is at once illuminating and whimsical, both through the history of the ornamental hermit and also around the sites of many of the surviving hermitages themselves, which remain scattered throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland. And for the real enthusiast, there is even a comprehensive checklist, enabling avid hermitage-hunters to locate their prey.
Download or read book Sengkang Snoopers Book 1 written by Peter Tan and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When their usual travel plans fall though, Lee Su Lin and her little brother, Su Yang, reluctantly spend their school holidays on Pulau Ubin instead. Along with their new friends, the sensible and smart Zizi, and the perpetually hungry Bus, they form the Sengkang Snoopers and discover a mysterious hut at the top of a quarry hill, where a hermit is rumoured to live. When they hear strange sounds coming from the hut, they just can't keep away, but what will they find there?
Download or read book The Stranger in the Woods written by Michael Finkel and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own. “A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival.” —The Wall Street Journal In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.
Download or read book The Hermits and Anchorites of England written by Rotha Mary Clay and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shetland Fireside Tales Or The Hermit of Trosswickness written by George Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Shell Game written by Kim Adrian and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the recent explosion of creative nonfiction, a new type of form is quietly emerging, what Brenda Miller calls "hermit crab essays." The Shell Game is an anthology of these intriguing essays that borrow their structures from ordinary, everyday sources: a recipe, a crossword puzzle, a Craig's List ad. Like their zoological namesake, these essays do not simply wear their borrowed "shells" but inhabit them so perfectly that the borrowed structures are wholly integral rather than contrived, both shaping the work and illuminating and exemplifying its subject. The Shell Game contains a carefully chosen selection of beautifully written, thought-provoking hybrid essays tackling a broad range of subjects, including the secrets of the human genome, the intractable pain of growing up black in America, and the gorgeous glow residing at the edges of the autism spectrum. Surprising, delightful, and lyric, these essays are destined to become classics of this new and increasingly popular hybrid form.
Download or read book The Leech Club written by George Owen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Download or read book The Hermit and The Wild Woman and Other Stories written by Edith Wharton and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-24 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the captivating world of Edith Wharton with her collection of short stories, The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories. In this collection, Wharton skillfully blends psychological depth with atmospheric settings, exploring the complexities of human nature, desire, and isolation. Through a series of poignant and thought-provoking tales, Wharton delves into the lives of individuals facing the trials of love, loss, and self-discovery. From the haunting story of a hermit who encounters a mysterious wild woman to other tales of social conflict and personal revelations, these stories offer a rich tapestry of emotions and intricate character studies.But here’s the real question: What happens when solitude meets the unknown? Can one person’s isolation change the course of their life, or will they remain forever disconnected from the world around them? With sharp prose and evocative descriptions, Wharton’s stories invite you to reflect on the complexities of the human soul. Whether it’s a tale of passion or one of cold indifference, each story explores the depths of the human condition with the elegance and insight that Wharton is known for. Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of the human heart in The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories?These unforgettable tales offer a window into Wharton’s brilliant mind, where emotions collide and lives are changed in unexpected ways. A must-read for those who appreciate literary finesse and profound exploration of human psychology. Now is the time to immerse yourself in the world of Edith Wharton. Purchase The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories today and experience the masterful storytelling that continues to captivate readers worldwide.Don’t miss out on this collection of thought-provoking stories. Purchase The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories now and discover the power of Wharton’s compelling narrative and intricate characters.
Download or read book The Hermit s Story written by Rick Bass and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2003-09-18 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year: “Uniformly excellent” stories about our relationships with each other and with the treacherous natural world (Publishers Weekly). In the title story, a man and woman travel across an eerily frozen lake—under the ice. “The Distance” casts a skeptical eye on Thomas Jefferson through the lens of a Montana man’s visit to Monticello. “Eating” begins with an owl being sucked into a canoe and ends with a man eating a town out of house and home, and “The Cave” is a stunning story of a man and woman lost in an abandoned mine. Other stories include “The Fireman,” “Swans,” “The Prisoners,” “Presidents’ Day,” “Real Town,” and “Two Deer.” Each is remarkable in its own way, sure to please both new readers and avid fans of Rick Bass’s passionate, unmistakable voice. “Bass focuses a naturalist’s eye not only on the frozen lakes and interplay of predator and prey often found in his work but also on the ebb and flow of human emotions and relationships . . . Thought-provoking and entertaining, these stories move along quickly but continue to resonate long after the reader is done; several have been anthologized in award collections.” —Library Journal “Beautiful in their magical imagery, dramatic in their situations, and exquisitely poignant in their insights, these stories of awe and loss are quite astonishing in their mythic use of place and the elements of earth, air, fire, and water.” —Booklist “Bass puts his talent as a nature writer to terrific use.” —The New York Times Book Review “Bass’s language glistens with the beauty of the landscapes he evokes.” —San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
Download or read book The Geology of Kane County Utah written by Hellmut H. Doelling and published by Utah Geological Survey. This book was released on 1989-01-25 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kane County, with its 4105 square miles, lies along the south-central margin of Utah and is found in the western part of the Colorado Plateaus physiographic province. It is famous for scenic beauty displayed in its colorful rock formations and other geologic features such as faults, folds, arches, monoclines, joints, cross beds, cliffs, lava fields, and canyons. Kane County contains parts of Bryce and Zion National Parks, the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, and it is home to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes and Kodachrome Basin State Parks. The county area has had an interesting geologic history and important fossil finds have added much to our knowledge of world geology. The total value of the mineral production of Kane County, Utah through 1985 is estimated at $21,854,000, of which more than 95 percent is attributed to construction materials, mined or quarried to build and maintain highways. Sand and gravel, crushed stone, coal, gemstones, pumice and volcanic ash, manganese ore, gold, uranium, silver, copper and lead were or have been produced, with the most important current commodities being construction and gem materials. The annual rate of production of these items is erratic, but the value averages a few hundred thousand dollars annually. The production of the construction materials is dependent on the schedules of the Utah Department of Transportation and other road building agencies. Gem materials are mined intermittently to supply the tourist trade. Currently, there are no large, regularly producing mining operations in the county. Other mineral deposits reported in Kane County include titanium and zirconium, gypsum and anhydrite, limestone and dolomite, clay, and vanadium. About 29 tests for petroleum have thus far been drilled without significant success. However, many had interesting shows of oil and gas and the potential for discovery remains high. 192 pages + 10 plates
Download or read book The Reliquary and Illustrated Archaeologist written by and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Leech Club written by George Washington Owen and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Sailor Hero Or The Frigate and the Lugger written by Francis Claudius Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
