W H Hudson: 43 books

“Marta Riquelme” is a short story by Argentinian writer William Hudson. Part of his “South American Romances” series, this volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in south American culture and folklore in general. William Henry Hudson (1841–1922) was an Argentinian ornithologist...

According to Wikipedia: "William Henry Hudson (4 August 1841 18 August 1922) was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist.Hudson was born in the Quilmes, a borough (partido) of the greater Buenos Aires, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, the son of Daniel Hudson and his wife Catherine née Kemble,...

William Henry Hudson (1841–1922) was an Argentinian ornithologist and nature writer. “Story of a Piebald Horse” is a short story and part of his fantastic “South American Romances” series. This colourful tale will appeal to those with an interest in south American culture and folklore, and...

“El Ombu” is a short story by Argentinian writer William Hudson. The tale revolves around an old man who recounts his life story and the notable encounters he has had with various people during the long time he spent living on and around a rural estate in colonial Argentina. This book is highly...

Ornithologist William H. Hudson fell in love with birds at a young age. In Birds in London, he turns his keenly observant eye to the birds found in the capital, home to a vast array of them. A must-read for any budding ornithologist or bird-watcher, Birds in London is elegantly composed and brimming with insights about our feathered friends

Seen through the eyes of a young boy, the Argentine pampas was a land of freedom and endless exploration. In scintillating detail Hudson recalls its wild artichoke thistles, temporary lakes, spectacular storms, unforgettable trees and its pulsating bird life. He also captures the idiocyncracies of...

In his introduction, Hudson explains his book as a series of impressions and essays of bird life. The offerings range from impressions of birds in rural settings to the cruelty of wearing feathers as fashion in Britain. The descriptive section titles include “Birds in a Village,” “Exotic Birds for Britain,” and “In an Old Garden.”

Hudson’s classic travel memoir recalls the achievement of a lifelong dream: to visit Patagonia. His adventure in this remote region fulfilled not only a private dream, but also a scientific mission, mainly focused on his ornithological interests. This extraordinary narrative of his year-long visit combines history, nature, reflection, and anecdotes about local life.

This collection of essays charmingly captures Hudson’s deep love of nature. Classics of nature writing, essays such as “Life in a Pine Wood,” “The Beauty of the Fox,” “The Discontented Squirrel,” “The Toad as Traveller,” and others are invaluable texts for any nature lover.

The title of this popular 1920 classic by the eminent naturalist refers to two locales that inspired him to seek out not only their scientific wonders but also the stories behind their tradition and lore. The first, “Dead Man’s Plack,” details the legend behind a memorial cross where Hudson went...

Renowned naturalist William Henry Hudson became an expert on birds and wrote a number of eloquent and popular books about them. In British Birds, he turns his superbly observant eye to the appearance, language, and life of all the birds of the British Isles (and to the few vacationers).

CONTENTS CHAP.   I. Birds at their Best II. Birds and Man III. Daws in the West Country IV. Early Spring in Savernake Forest V. A Wood Wren at Wells VI. The Secret of the Willow Wren VII. Secret of the Charm of Flowers VIII. Ravens in Somerset IX. Owls in a Village X. The Strange and Beautiful...

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation. Famous Missions of California is a short history of the many missions to California.