Idle Days in Patagonia

by William Henry Hudson

Book Overview

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...

• 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

Very beautiful rather than profound

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.