The Hermit of Nottingham is a novel written by Charles Conrad Abbott and originally published in 1898. The story takes place in the 18th century in the English town of Nottingham, where a mysterious hermit lives in a cave in the nearby woods. The hermit is known to the townspeople as a wise and benevolent figure, but his true identity remains a mystery.The plot revolves around a young man named Ralph, who becomes fascinated with the hermit and sets out to uncover his true identity. Along the way, Ralph meets a cast of colorful characters, including a band of outlaws, a wealthy landowner, and a beautiful young woman.As Ralph delves deeper into the mystery of the hermit's identity, he uncovers a web of secrets and intrigue that threaten to tear apart the town of Nottingham. Along the way, he must confront his own prejudices and biases as he learns to see the world in a new way.The Hermit of Nottingham is a classic tale of mystery and adventure, filled with memorable characters and a richly detailed setting. It explores themes of identity, community, and the power of human connection, making it a timeless work of literature that is still relevant 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.