Idle Days in Patagonia
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First published in 1893, W.H. Hudson's Idle Days in Patagonia is the narrative of his life's great adventure--a year in Patagonia. His time there climaxed 30 years as a naturalist, riding and roving in his native Argentina. His visit to this remote country fulfilled not only a private dream, but also a scientific mission. His collection of bird skins together with a brilliant report to the Zoological Society of London more than a century ago added greatly to his prestige as an ornithologist. In this book, Hudson's scientific interests harmonize perfectly with his extraordinary narrative and descriptive power. Its acute observation of nature and man, and its evocation of remote places and strange peoples mark him as a writer of keenness and distinction.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1845880242
ISBN13:9781845880248
Release Date:May 2005
Publisher:Nonsuch Publishing
Length:155 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.7" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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Very beautiful rather than profound
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a tranquil, contemplative work of reflection on the varieties of nature. Like the amazing bird that changes its song regularly when one of its species, for reasons unkown, 'decides' to create a new melody which the others then follow. Another thing to look out for is the sensation that Hudson's glasses has on the local indigenous population - mocking laughter turns to incredulous amazement. This book brought peace to my life, and hopefully increased my sensitivity to natural wonders all around me - everyday ones as well as the extraordinary.
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