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The Hermit: Or The Unparalleled Sufferings And Surprising Adventures, Of Philip Quarll, An Englishman (1814)

The Hermit: Or The Unparalleled Sufferings And Surprising Adventures, Of Philip Quarll, An Englishman (1814)

Longueville, Peter
Bicknell, Alexander

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ISBN10: 1436558913
ISBN13: 9781436558914
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hermit: Or The Unparalleled Sufferings And Surprising Adventures, Of Philip Quarll, An Englishman (1814) is a novel written by Peter Longueville. The book tells the story of Philip Quarll, an Englishman who becomes a hermit after being shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific. Quarll spends 30 years on the island, living a simple life and learning to survive on his own. One day, Quarll is rescued by a passing ship and taken back to England. He is amazed by the changes in society and struggles to adapt to his new life. Quarll's experiences as a hermit have given him a unique perspective on life and he becomes a popular figure in society. The novel is a tale of adventure, survival, and self-discovery. It explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the human spirit. The Hermit: Or The Unparalleled Sufferings And Surprising Adventures, Of Philip Quarll, An Englishman is considered a classic of English literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of life on a deserted island and its commentary on society.Who Was Discovered By Mr. Dorrington, A Bristol-Merchant, Upon An Uninhabited Island, In The South-Sea, Where He Lived About Fifty Years, Without Any Human Assistance.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.

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