About the photographs in this gallery

The galleries represent historical photographs, thus mid-nineteenth century to the present. The hermits are local or well-known in appropriate circles. Of particular interest are literati, not hermits but writers who have included hermits or solitude themes in their writings.

GALLERIES OF PHOTOS REPRESENTED:

Hermits of China
Hermits of the Himalayas (northern India, Nepal, Sikkam, Bhutan)
Christian Hermits (Men) - World
Americana Hermits (USA)
Wilderness Hermits - World
Women Hermits (including Christian) - World
Literati: poets, writers, and thinkers adressing hermits and solitude themes:
   Literati-USA
   Literati-World