The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew

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Author Bartholomew, Stephen
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title The Hermit of Mars
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Summary "The Hermit of Mars" by Stephen Bartholomew is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around Martin Devere, an aged archaeologist who becomes the sole human inhabitant of Mars after the Project Mars initiative is abandoned. The book explores themes of isolation, the pursuit of knowledge, and the relationship between humanity and technology in the context of a richly imagined Martian civilization. The story unfolds as Devere enjoys his solitary life, conducting archaeological work and studying ancient Martian artifacts. His quiet routine is disrupted by the arrival of two men with ulterior motives, who seek to construct a dangerous bomb on the planet. Tension builds as the intruders threaten Devere's world and delve into their destructive plans. Ultimately, it is revealed that Devere possesses an ancient digging tool that he cleverly uses to protect himself and retaliate against them, leading to an unexpected conclusion. Throughout the novel, Devere contemplates the legacy of the Martians, who thrived on art and science but lacked the technology that led to their eventual extinction, paralleling his views on humanity's direction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Archaeologists -- Fiction
Subject Weapons -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 53048
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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