Thereafter jest, picturesque suggestion, fantasy, philosophical whim, alternate in a continuously delightful fashion to the end-but always with the gleam of a definite intention coming and going within sight of the surface-and one ends at last a half convinced Neo-troglodyte, invaded by a passion of intellectual regret for the varied interests of that inaccessible world and its irradiating love.
"Underground Man"
Gabriel Tarde
But even the squirrel, which is an animal peculiarly delighting in tree-life, has its representative in several species of ground-squirrels, that never ascend a tree; and, among the monkeys, there exists the troglodyte or cave-dwelling chimpanzee.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
During our stay at Philae she found a troglodyte who was induced to teach her his language.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers