Evander (1920)

Evander is a novel written by the English author Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young man named Evander, who grows up in a small village on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Evander is a sensitive and intelligent boy, but he is also physically weak and suffers from a heart condition that limits his ability to participate in physical activities.Despite his limitations, Evander is a gifted artist and spends much of his time drawing and painting the landscapes and people around him. He is particularly drawn to the wild and rugged beauty of Dartmoor and spends many hours exploring its hills and valleys.As he grows older, Evander becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in his village and the wider world. He becomes involved in local politics and begins to campaign for better working conditions for the villagers and for greater protection of the natural environment.Evander's activism brings him into conflict with the local landowners and the authorities, who see him as a troublemaker and a threat to their power. But he refuses to be silenced and continues to fight for what he believes in, even when it puts him in danger.The novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of social justice, environmentalism, and individualism, and is considered one of Phillpotts' most important works. It is also a vivid portrait of the Devon landscape and the people who inhabit it, and a celebration of the power of art to inspire and transform.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.