33-508: Eden Phillpotts (4 November 1862 – 29 December 1960) was an English author, poet and dramatist. He was born in Mount Abu , India, was educated in Plymouth, Devon, and worked as an insurance officer for ten years before studying for the stage and eventually becoming a writer. Eden Phillpotts was a great-nephew of Henry Phillpotts , Bishop of Exeter. His father Henry Phillpotts was a son of
66-438: A 1928 silent film of the same name , directed by Alfred Hitchcock . It was followed by a 1941 remake , directed by Norman Lee and Leslie Arliss . It became a BBC TV drama in 1955, directed by Owen Reed. Jan Stewer played Churdles Ash. The BBC had broadcast the play in 1934. He co-wrote several plays with his daughter Adelaide Phillpotts , The Farmer's Wife and Yellow Sands (1926); she later claimed their relationship
99-456: A Teacup (hand-papermaking). Among his other works is The Grey Room , the plot of which is centred on a haunted room in an English manor house. He also wrote a number of other mystery novels, both under his own name and the pseudonym Harrington Hext . These include: The Thing at Their Heels , The Red Redmaynes , The Monster , The Clue from the Stars , and The Captain's Curio . The Human Boy
132-445: A drama school for two years. He came to the conclusion that he would never make a name as an actor but might have success as a writer. In his spare time out of office hours he proceeded to create a stream of small works which he was able to sell. In due course he left the insurance company to concentrate on his writing, while also working part-time as assistant editor for the weekly Black and White magazine. Eden Phillpotts maintained
165-458: A steady output of three or four books a year for the next half century. He produced poetry, short stories, novels, plays and mystery tales. Many of his novels were about rural Devon life and some of his plays were distinguished by their effective use of regional dialect. Eden Phillpotts died at his home in Broadclyst near Exeter , Devon, on 29 December 1960. Phillpotts was for many years
198-560: A widow at the age of 21. With her three small sons, of whom Eden was the eldest, she returned to England and settled in Plymouth . Phillpotts was educated at Mannamead School in Plymouth. At school he showed no signs of a literary bent. In 1879, aged 17, he left home and went to London to earn his living. He found a job as a clerk with the Sun Fire Office . Phillpotts' ambition was to be an actor and he attended evening classes at
231-527: Is a hill station in the Aravalli Range in the Sirohi district of the state of Rajasthan in western India . The mountain forms a rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert' as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. It is also home to numerous Hindu and Jain temples. The ancient name of Mount Abu is Arbuda. In
264-573: Is equally famous. The Durga Ambika Mata Temple lies in a cleft of rock in Jagat, just outside Mount Abu town. The mountain is also the home to a number of Jain temples including Dilwara Temples , a complex of temples carved out of white marble . The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are located about 2½ kilometers from the Mount Abu town. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupala , Jain ministers of Dholka, between
297-698: Is identified to be Mount Abu. This mountain is mentioned in the travels of Arjuna during his twelve-year pilgrimage. Letitia Elizabeth Landon 's poem Hindoo Temples on the Mountain-Lake of Aboo , published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book , 1839, is a reflection on this mountain fastness. The average annual precipitation of Mount Abu is 1554 mm. Due to its altitude, Mount Abu gets more rain compared to most of Rajasthan, with over 500 mm of rain falling in July and August. While it still has hot summers,
330-463: Is in the midst of a range of forested hills. There are five temples in all, each with its own unique identity. All five temples are enclosed within a single high walled compound. The group is named after the small village of Dilwara or Delvara in which they are located. The five temples are: Among all the five legendary marble temples of Dilwara, the most famous of those are the Vimal Vasahi and
363-439: Is instead a woman based in the home. Despite being a sensitive woman, her heroine is beginning to realise that her gender's role may not always be submissive. The books, A Marriage , The Gallant Heart , The Round of Life , Our Little Town , From Jane to John , The Fosterling , Stubborn Earth were published between 1928 and 1951. In 1938 the three act comedy play, Yellow Sands that she had written with her father in 1926
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#1732787141315396-514: Is one of more attractive place which was built by Parmar kings. The Dilwara Jain Temple is a pilgrimage centre for the Jain religion among the lush green hills of Aravali. The Dilwara Jain Temple is located at a distance of 2.5 km from Mount Abu. Vastupala designed the temple. Vimal Shah built it between the 11th century and the 13th century. The complex is sculpted on white marble in every corner of
429-604: The Guru Shikhar peak; and the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple (1412). The Achalgarh Fort , built in the 14th century by Kumbha of Mewar , is nearby and at its center is the popular visitor attraction of the Nakki Lake . The Toad Rock is on a hill near the lake. Close to the fort is the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple , a popular Shiva temple. Also, Achal Fort Jain Temple, Shantinath Jain Temple (1513)
462-463: The Puranas , the region has been referred to as Arbudaranya ("forest of Arbuda ") and 'Abu' is a diminutive of this ancient name. It is believed that sage Vashistha retired to the southern spur at Mount Abu following his differences with sage Vishvamitra . There is another history story according to which a serpent named "Arbuda" saved the life of Nandi (Lord Shiva's bull). The incident happened on
495-472: The 11th and 16th centuries and are famous for their use of white marble and intricate marble carvings. They are a pilgrimage place of the Jains, and a popular general tourist attraction. The temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality. Minutely-carved ornamental detail covers the ceilings, doorways, pillars, and panels. The temple complex
528-641: The Luna Vasahi temples. In Mount Abu, the faith community of Brahma Kumaris has its spiritual headquarters, which are represented by its own account in 110 countries. Every year about 2.5 million visitors are supposed to visit the sprawling campus of that spiritual movement. The Brahma Kumaris ashram has a museum that displays the knowledge that Lord Shiva gave to the Prajapita Brahma. The 50-acre land also provides ample space for meditation and spiritual learning as well as to connect yourself to
561-732: The President of the Dartmoor Preservation Association and cared passionately about the conservation of Dartmoor. He was an agnostic and a supporter of the Rationalist Press Association . Phillpotts was a friend of Agatha Christie , who was an admirer of his work and a regular visitor to his home. She dedicated her 1932 novel Peril at End House to Phillpotts, and in her autobiography, she expressed gratitude for his early advice on fiction writing and quoted some of it. Jorge Luis Borges
594-459: The age of five or six until her early thirties, when he remarried. When she herself finally married at the age of 55 her father never forgave her, and never communicated with her again. Phillpotts wrote a great many books with a Dartmoor setting. One of his novels, Widecombe Fair (1913), inspired by an annual fair at the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor , provided the scenario for his comic play The Farmer's Wife (1916). It went on to become
627-612: The bishop's younger brother Thomas Phillpotts. James Surtees Phillpotts the reforming headmaster of Bedford School was his second cousin. Eden Phillpotts was born on 4 November 1862 at Mount Abu in Rajasthan . His father Henry was an officer in the Indian Army , while his mother Adelaide was the daughter of an Indian Civil Service officer posted in Madras, George Jenkins Waters. Henry Phillpotts died in 1865, leaving Adelaide
660-569: The daytime, light pullovers are sufficient. According to the 2011 Census of India , Mount Abu has a population of 22,943, out of which 54.7% are males and 45.3% are females. It has an average literacy rate of 81.15%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 90.12%, and female literacy is 70.23%. In Mount Abu, 12.34% of the population is under 6 years of age. Of the people, 89.31% are Hindu, 7.69% are Muslim, and 1.45% are Christian. Adelaide Phillpotts Mary Adelaide Eden Ross (née Phillpotts ; 23 April 1896 – 4 June 1993)
693-598: The famous gurus like Atri and Vashishtha . The association of the Gurus with the mountain is noticed in many inscriptions and epigraphs including Tilakamanjari of Dhanpala. According to one theory, this Gurdhara or land of the gurus got corrupted with time and became Gurjara. A municipality was established at Abu in 1864; it had six members nominated by the Agent to the Governor General (AGG). Mount Abu town,
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#1732787141315726-480: The mountain that is currently known as Mount Abu and so the mountain is named "Arbudaranya" after that incident which gradually became Abu. According to a legend, the sage Vashistha performed a yajna at the peak of Mount Abu, to seek from the gods a provision for the defense of righteousness on earth. In answer to his prayer, a youth arose from the Agnikunda (fire-altar) — the first Agnivansha . Achalgarh Fort
759-564: The only hill station in Rajasthan , is at an elevation of 1,220 m (4,003 ft). It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and neighboring Gujarat for centuries. The mountain is home to several Hindu temples , including the Adhar Devi Temple (also known as Arbuda Devi Temple), carved out of the solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop
792-410: The stunning, undisturbed natural surroundings. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1960 and covers 290 km of the mountain. The sanctuary encircles the town, and sloth bears from the sanctuary have habitually been seen inside the city throughout the year foraging on hotel waste in open rubbish bins. Arbuda Mountains is a mountain range described in the epic Mahabharata . It
825-406: The summers aren't quite as hot as well due to the altitude, and the monsoon actually sees relatively comfortable temperatures (24-30 C). Winters are cool in Mount Abu, with the mercury hovering around 13 °C to 22 °C. Nights are chilly, and the average night temperature is around 3 to 12 °C. The temperature has dipped to as low as −7.4 °C. Heavy winter clothing is preferable. In
858-583: The temple. The conquest of Mount Abu in 1311 CE by Rao Lumba of the Deora-Chauhan dynasty. He shifted the capital city to Chandravati in the plains. After the destruction of Chandravati in 1405, Rao Shasmal made Sirohi his headquarters. Later it was leased by the British government from the Maharaja of Sirohi for use as the headquarters. The Arbuda Mountains region is said to be original abode of
891-523: The world as Agatha Christie ). Her father, the successful and prolific writer Eden Phillpotts , was impressed enough by Agatha's early work to help her with it, but at that point unsuccessfully. Amongst other literary celebrities who visited the Phillpotts family were Thomas Hardy and Arnold Bennett . Eden Phillpotts treated his daughter as an extension of himself. Her long-held secret, revealed in an interview in 1976 long after her father had died,
924-544: Was a collection of schoolboy stories in the same genre as Rudyard Kipling 's Stalky & Co. , though different in mood and style. Late in his long writing career he wrote a few books of interest to science fiction and fantasy readers, the most noteworthy being Saurus , which involves an alien reptilian observing human life. Eric Partridge praised the immediacy and impact of his dialect writing. Novels Short Fiction Books Poetry Plays Nonfiction Mount Abu Mount Abu ( pronunciation )
957-566: Was an English novelist, poet and playwright. She married at the age of 55 leaving behind her father who had controlled their incestuous relationship. Phillpotts was born in Ealing , London and went to a local boarding school and then to Grassendale School in Southbourne, Dorset . Later she studied social care at Bedford College . As a 12-year-old girl she looked up to her slightly older Torquay neighbour Agatha Miller (later known to
990-424: Was another Phillpotts admirer. Borges mentioned him numerous times, wrote at least two reviews of his novels, and included him in his "Personal Library", a collection of works selected to reflect his personal literary preferences. Philpotts allegedly sexually abused his daughter Adelaide. In a 1976 interview for a book about her father, Adelaide described an incestuous "relationship" with him that she says lasted from
1023-411: Was incestuous. Eden is best known as the author of many novels, plays and poems about Dartmoor . His Dartmoor cycle of 18 novels and two volumes of short stories still has many avid readers despite the fact that many titles are out of print. Philpotts also wrote a series of novels, each set against the background of a different trade or industry. Titles include: Brunel's Tower (a pottery) and Storm in
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1056-532: Was made into a film . The film starred Marie Tempest , Belle Chrystall and Wilfrid Lawson . In 1951, at the age of 55, and strongly against her father's wishes, she married American bookseller Nicholas Ross (died 1967). From that time on she published under the name Adelaide Ross, and her father cut off all communication with her until his death in 1960. She died in Poughill near Bude in Cornwall, and
1089-409: Was that the relationship had been incestuous. She contrasted his obsessive, controlling "love" for her by saying that she loved him too, but only as a father. However she was compliant to his demands. Phillpotts was treated cruelly by her father, but he would also write her sonnets. James Y. Dayananda notes that she published seven similar books where the lead character is not an ambitious feminist but
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