Hermit's Dell: From The Diary Of A Penciller (1854)

By Henry Carmer Wetmore

Book Overview

Hermit's Dell is a book written by Henry Carmer Wetmore and originally published in 1854. The book is a diary of a penciller, or an artist who sketches with a pencil, who spends a summer in a secluded area known as Hermit's Dell. The penciller, who remains unnamed, describes the beauty of the natural surroundings and the various creatures that inhabit the dell.Throughout the diary, the penciller reflects on the solitude and peacefulness of the dell, while also grappling with feelings of loneliness and isolation. The penciller also encounters various characters, including a hermit who lives in the dell and a group of travelers who pass through.The book is notable for its detailed descriptions of nature and its exploration of the human condition. It offers a unique perspective on the romanticized idea of the solitary artist and the importance of nature in finding inner peace. Overall, Hermit's Dell is a beautifully written and thought-provoking book that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166603113
• ISBN13: 9781166603113
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"