"A Crystal Age" by W. H. Hudson, is a science fiction story where a botanist stumbles into an isolated valley after an accident, a place teeming with people whose customs are unlike anything he's ever encountered. The story shows the vast differences between our world and a utopian society, viewed through the eyes of the main character as he gets lost deep in the wilderness on an expedition . He's immediately thrown into their world, observing strange social practices, especially during a solemn funeral. His strange looks and identity cause a stir among the villagers, particularly catching the attention of a young girl named Yoletta, who also captivates him. His confusion and wonder set the stage for an adventure to understand their world.
A Crystal Age
By W. H. (William Henry) Hudson
Lost in the wild, a botanist discovers a hidden society with strange customs and a captivating young girl, forever changing his understanding of humanity.
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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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