This manual pertains to the publication "Birds in London," authored by William Henry Hudson and originally released in 1898. This work offers a detailed exploration of avian life within the urban environment of London, enhanced by illustrations from Bryan Hook and A. D. McCormick. William Henry Hudson, a distinguished naturalist and ornithologist, dedicated his life to the study of flora and fauna, contributing significantly to the understanding of the natural world.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information regarding the content and context of "Birds in London." It serves as a guide for readers interested in Hudson's observations, the historical significance of his writings, and the artistic contributions of the illustrators. This resource aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the book's literary and scientific merit, offering insights into the natural history of London during the late 19th century.
This early work by William Henry Hudson was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory essay. 'Birds in London' gives a compelling account of bird life in London, beautifully illustrated by Bryan Hook and A. D. McCormick. William Henry Hudson was born in 1841 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist. He spent his youth studying native plants and animals, resulting in the publication of 'Proceedings of the Royal Zoological Society'. In the early 1870s, Hudson settled in England and achieved fame with his books on the English countryside, including 'Hampshire Day' (1903), 'Afoot in England' (1909) and 'A Shepherd's Life' (1910), which were considered to have influenced the back-to-nature movement of the 1920s and 1930s.
Author: Hudson, William Henry
Publisher: White Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Birds in London
Pages: 00320 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-12-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473398641
Category: Nature : Animals - Birds
This early work by William Henry Hudson was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory essay. 'Birds in London' gives a compelling account of bird life in London, beautifully illustrated by Bryan Hook and A. D. McCormick. William Henry Hudson was born in 1841 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist. He spent his youth studying native plants and animals, resulting in the publication of 'Proceedings of the Royal Zoological Society'. In the early 1870s, Hudson settled in England and achieved fame with his books on the English countryside, including 'Hampshire Day' (1903), 'Afoot in England' (1909) and 'A Shepherd's Life' (1910), which were considered to have influenced the back-to-nature movement of the 1920s and 1930s.
Author: Hudson, William Henry
Publisher: White Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Birds in London
Pages: 00320 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-12-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473398641
Category: Nature : Animals - Birds
