"Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life" by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson is a memoir that looks back at the author's youthful days on the South American pampas during the late 1800s. The book starts by painting a bright picture of his early home life, set against the backdrop of a landscape dotted with peculiar ombu trees. Hudson recounts his unique upbringing through stories of the natural world, relationships with family, and interactions with unforgettable personalities such as the secretive Hermit and Captain Scott. The story captures Hudson’s love for nature and the lasting impact of childhood experiences, from eerie encounters with the spirit of a former slave to the companionship of his loyal dog, Pechicho, and the emotional highs and lows of growing up, inviting you on a journey through the defining moments of his early years.
Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life
By W. H. (William Henry) Hudson
Experience a boy's extraordinary childhood amid the vast landscapes of South America, filled with ghostly encounters, loyal companions, and the wonders of the natural world.
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About the AuthorWilliam Henry Hudson, known in Argentina as Guillermo Enrique Hudson, was an Anglo-Argentine author, naturalist and ornithologist. Born in the Argentinian pampas where he roamed free in his youth, he observed bird life and collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. The Patagonian birds Knipolegus hudsoni and Asthenes hudsoni are named after him. He would later write about life in Patagonia that drew special admiration for his style. His most popular work Green Mansions (1904), a romance set in the Venezuelan forest inspired a Hollywood movie and several other works.
William Henry Hudson, known in Argentina as Guillermo Enrique Hudson, was an Anglo-Argentine author, naturalist and ornithologist. Born in the Argentinian pampas where he roamed free in his youth, he observed bird life and collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. The Patagonian birds Knipolegus hudsoni and Asthenes hudsoni are named after him. He would later write about life in Patagonia that drew special admiration for his style. His most popular work Green Mansions (1904), a romance set in the Venezuelan forest inspired a Hollywood movie and several other works.
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