The Devil's Hat

The Devil's Hat: A Sketch In Oil (1887) is a novel written by Melville Philips. The book tells the story of a young artist named John who is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world. One day, he receives a mysterious package containing a devil's hat, which he believes will bring him success and fame. However, as he begins to wear the hat and create his art, he realizes that it is having a dark and sinister influence on him. He becomes increasingly obsessed with his work and begins to lose touch with reality, leading him down a dangerous path. The novel explores themes of ambition, temptation, and the corrupting influence of power. With vivid descriptions and a haunting atmosphere, The Devil's Hat is a gripping tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.