Description

Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is a novel written by G.J. Whyte-Melville and first published in 1875. The story is set in the English countryside of Exmoor and follows the life of a young man named Edward Damerel, who inherits a large estate from his uncle. As he settles into his new life as a wealthy landowner, he becomes intrigued by a mysterious figure named Katerfelto, who is known for his strange and mystical abilities.Katerfelto is a traveling showman who claims to possess supernatural powers and performs tricks that seem to defy explanation. Despite his skepticism, Damerel becomes fascinated by Katerfelto's performances and begins to investigate the truth behind his claims. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful gypsy girl named Zillah and a gruff old farmer named John Lee.As the story unfolds, Damerel finds himself drawn deeper into the world of Katerfelto and his strange powers. He begins to question his own beliefs and struggles to reconcile his rational mind with the mysterious and unexplainable events that surround him. Ultimately, he must confront his own fears and doubts in order to uncover the truth about Katerfelto and his place in the world.Filled with vivid descriptions of the Exmoor countryside and its inhabitants, Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is a captivating tale of mystery, romance, and the power of the unknown. Whyte-Melville's writing is both lyrical and suspenseful, drawing readers into a world of magic and wonder that is both captivating and thought-provoking.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.