Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life - Paperback

Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life is an autobiographical book written by W. H. Hudson. The book is a detailed account of the author's childhood and early life in Argentina, where he was born and raised. Hudson describes the natural beauty and wildlife of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous people. He also recounts his family's struggles and hardships, including their financial difficulties and his father's mental illness. Throughout the book, Hudson reflects on the impact of his upbringing on his later life and work as a writer and naturalist. The book is a classic work of literature and a valuable record of life in Argentina during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1918. The first eighteen years of William Hudson�������s life were spent on the Argentinian pampas. Although he was a scholarly ornithologist, every page of this book reveals a rapturous delight in the wildlife of the pampas, animal or human. He mixed with cutthroat gauchos, pursued ostriches, explored lagoons, and allowed burrowing armadillos to drag him elbow-deep into the earth. A wonderful read. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.