{"product_id":"the-hermits-by-the-rev-charles-kingsley-macmillan-c-1880","title":"The Hermits, by The Rev. Charles Kingsley, Macmillan, c. 1880","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:5e977969-8703-493e-b1fb-56bafde76e20-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"01f8b2df-9ba1-47c7-bdaf-41926026b25c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Hermits\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Kingsley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a series of engaging historical and biographical sketches exploring the lives of early Christian ascetics and recluses, particularly those of the Egyptian and Syrian deserts. First published in the mid-nineteenth century, the work reflects Kingsley’s characteristic blend of scholarship, moral reflection and accessible narrative, bringing to life figures whose withdrawal from the world shaped early Christian thought and tradition. Written with clarity and quiet authority, it remains one of his more enduring and readable historical works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"520\"\u003eThe Hermits, by The Rev. Charles Kingsley.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003ePublished by Macmillan \u0026amp; Co Publishers. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUndated, but likely c.1880, in a contemporary Victorian prize binding from Craigmount House School, Edinburgh (founded 1874).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eA handsome, very good, hardback in an attractive prize presentation binding. In full dark green leather with attractive gilt armorial and tooled decoration from Craigmount House School in Edinburgh (no presentation label or recipient inscription). Spine with full tooled gilt decoration, raised bands, and red morocco title label. Covers with light rubbing and wear. Feathered marble endpapers and gilt decorated edges to boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSignature and bookplate of a David Fife Anderson, dated to May, 1947 on first pastedown. Likely to be \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDavid Fife Anderson (1908-1988), obstetrician and gynaecologist, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Glasgow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe text is very good - bright and clean throughout, with the occasional scattered age spot. Feathered marble edges to text block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eText in English.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e(iv) + 335pp. With 3 Plates and colour title page - all present as called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox 186mm high x 128mm wide x 26mm deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 457g (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55477948907905,"sku":"LAN10120","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/TheHermits_byTheRev.CharlesKingsley_Macmillan_c.1880IMG_4195.jpg?v=1774880552","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/products\/the-hermits-by-the-rev-charles-kingsley-macmillan-c-1880","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}