The Granville Hermit
The Granville Hermit by Robert S Foster, published by Old Orchard Farm Press on November 5, 2021, is a historical fiction work that delves into the life of Carl Morse, a man who chose solitude over societal interaction. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores the motivations behind Morse’s retreat from the world, examining themes of betrayal, lost love, and the impact of his experiences during World War I.
Readers will find a portrayal of a man known for his unique abilities, such as being a seer and a horse whisperer, yet who ultimately seeks refuge in the forest, away from the people and places of his past. The book reflects on the complexities of human relationships and the factors that can lead someone to withdraw from society. Based on the real-life figure of Carl L. Morse from Granville, Vermont, this story captures the essence of a life that became folklore, highlighting the tension between connection and isolation.
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What Drives a Man to Withdraw?
What drove a quiet man to choose a life of solitude-away from people he knew, and grew up with?
By early adulthood Carl Morse had experienced betrayals, leaving only a select few he could trust.
Was it the heartless acts of others? Was it lost love? Was it the atrocities of WWI he experienced? What was it that altered Carl Morse’s attitude toward society and public interaction?
He was known as a seer, a horse whisperer, one who could read people, who could intuit what was going to happen…
And yet…he retreated into the forest he loved, to the creatures he cherished, the place he felt safe, to reappear only twice a year.
Based on the real life of Carl L. Morse of Granville, Vermont, Morse’s life became folklore. He lived, he loved, he retreated, he vanished.
He is not forgotten.
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