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In 1893, william hudson travelled by sea to patagonia, a remote area in south america, to study birds. Librivox recording of idle days in patagonia by william henry hudson. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Its not just a work of ornithology, but a personal memoir of the people. Its not just a work of ornithology, but a personal memoir of the people and natural history. The title of this book well describes its contents. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than. Hudson traveled to patagonia to study the birds, but shortly upon arrival accidentally shot himself in the knee, requiring a lengthy period of idleness to recover, hence the title of the book. Hudsons idle days in patagonia is the narrative of his lifes great adventure a year in patagonia. His visit to this remote country fulfilled not only a private dream, but also a scientific mission. Jun 20, 2006 buy idle days in patagonia by hudson, w. A masterpiece of travel, history and adventure, this awardwinning book captures the spirit of the land, history, wildlife and people of patagonia.
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