Birds and Man - Hardcover

Hudson, William Henry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1443732885 ISBN 13: 9781443732888

Publisher: Pierides Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pierides Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1443732885
• ISBN 13: 9781443732888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256