The Silences Of The Moon (1911)

By Henry Law Webb and Webb Henry Law

Book Overview

The Silences of the Moon is a novel written by Henry Law Webb and first published in 1911. The story takes place in England and centers around the character of John Trevanion, a wealthy and successful businessman who becomes disillusioned with his life and decides to leave everything behind to live in seclusion in the countryside.As he adjusts to his new life, John becomes fascinated with the natural world and spends his days exploring the countryside and observing the wildlife. He also develops a close relationship with his neighbor, a young woman named Mary, who shares his love of nature.However, John's idyllic life is disrupted when he receives a visit from his former business partner, who tries to persuade him to return to his old life. John is torn between his desire for solitude and his sense of duty to his former life, and must ultimately decide which path to take.The Silences of the Moon is a contemplative and introspective novel that explores themes of nature, solitude, and the search for meaning in life. It is a beautifully written work that captures the beauty and tranquility of the English countryside, and offers a thoughtful meditation on the complexities of human existence.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: 1163890065
• ISBN13: 9781163890066
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"