Birds and Man - Hardcover
This delightful book contains a wonderfully detailed and elegant treatise on the birds of England. Written in inviting and engaging prose, this antique text is a great choice for anyone with an interest in the birds native to England and makes for the perfect addition to any discerning collection of ornithological literature. Chapters contained herein include: 'Birds at Their Best', 'Birds and Man', 'Daws in the West Country', 'Early Spring in Savernake Forest', 'A Wood Wren at Wells', 'The Secret of the Willow Wren', 'Secret of the Charm of Flowers', 'Ravens in Somerset', 'Owls in a Village', and many more. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its significant educational and literary value. Originally published in 1920, we are proud to republish 'Birds and Man' now complete with a new introduction to ornithology.
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William Henry Hudson was born in Argentina, the son of American settlers from New England. He spent his youth studying the local flora and fauna, and, as a young man, travelled widely on horseback, visiting Brazil, Uruguay, and Patagonia.In 1869, at the age of 28, he settled in England, and began a new life as a wanderer and field naturalist.
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- PublisherPierides Press
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1443732885
- ISBN 13 9781443732888
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Book Description Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - First published in 1915, 'Birds and Man' is a collection of interesting and entertaining personal anecdotes relating to birds by W. H. Hudson. This volume contains beautiful descriptions of nature and offers us a unique insight into the habits of birds, making it highly recommended for all lovers of nature writing and ornithology. William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) was an Argentinian naturalist, author, and ornithologist. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and is best known for his novel 'Green Mansions' (1904). Other notable works include 'A Crystal Age' (1887) and 'Far Away and Long Ago' (1918), which has since been adapted into a film. Contents include: 'Birds at their Best', 'Birds and Man', 'Daws in the West Country', 'Early Spring in Savernake Forest', 'A Wood Wren at Wells', 'The Secret of the Willow Wren', 'Secret of the Charm of Flowers', 'Ravens in Somerset', 'Owls in a Village', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. Seller Inventory # 9781443732888
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