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First published in 1885, The Purple Land was the first novel of William Henry Hudson, author of Green Mansions. The Anglo-Argentine naturalist distinguished himself both as one of the finest craftsmen of prose in English literature and as a thinker on ecological matters far... Read Full Overview

The Purple Land is a novel set in 19th century Uruguay by William Henry Hudson, first published in 1885 under the title The Purple Land that England Lost. Initially a commercial and critical failure, it was reissued in 1904 with the full title The Purple Land, Being One Richard... Read Full Overview

LA TIERRA PURPUREA se public por primera vez en el a o 1885. Al referirse Hudson a esta bell sima novela, en su prefacio a la edici n de 1904, dice: "Algunas noticias acerca del libro aparecieron en la prensa, una o dos de las m s serias revistas literarias, critic ndolo -no... Read Full Overview

Venture into 19th-century Uruguay with W. H. Hudson's "The Purple Land," a classic tale of adventure and romance infused with sharp satire. This historical fiction transports readers to a vibrant and untamed landscape, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. Hudson's storytelling... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Excerpt: ...and more powerful song than the English bird. On the other side of the hedge was the potrero, or paddock, where a milch-cow with two or three horses were kept. The manservant, whose name was Nepomucino, presided over orchard and paddock, also to some extent over the... Read Full Overview

"The Purple Land: Richard Lamb's Odyssey in the Banda Orient l" by W. H. Hudson, also known as Guillermo Enrique Hudson in Argentina, debuted in 1885, offering a captivating narrative that intertwines adventure, romance, and self-discovery. Follow the escapades of Richard... Read Full Overview