Inicio > Biografía e historias reales > Biografía: general > A Shepherd’s Life Impressions Of The South Wiltshire Downs
A Shepherd’s Life Impressions Of The South Wiltshire Downs

A Shepherd’s Life Impressions Of The South Wiltshire Downs

W. H. Hudson

14,50 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789370814615
14,50 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

A shepherd’s life: Impressions of the south wiltshire downs is a reflective work that captures the beauty of rural life and the deep connection between humans and the land. The author paints a vivid picture of the South Wiltshire Downs, exploring the landscape’s desolation and beauty through rich descriptions of nature, people, and wildlife. The narrative introduces the area of Salisbury Plain, often overlooked by outsiders, revealing its unique character formed by both nature and human interaction. Through an encounter with a bird-scarer, the story touches on the themes of solitude, community, and the simplicity of life in a rural setting. The book delves into the contrasts between tradition and change, offering reflections on the joys and challenges of pastoral existence. Hudson s writing evokes a sense of nostalgia, capturing the essence of a way of life that is intertwined with the land, providing readers with an intimate view of the world as seen through the eyes of those who have lived it for generations.

Artículos relacionados

  • Hope Reigns
    Mary Farmer
    This suspenseful memoir will keep you on the edge of your seat as Mary shares her terrifying journey of escape from her abusive husband. She quickly learns that his power and control extends far beyond the four walls of their home as she is forced to fight for her freedom and her life while hiding in a shelter with their daughter. Her story is one that all can relate to as she ...
    Disponible

    12,75 €

  • Fear Is Not An Option
    Michele Anstead
    Michele Anstead’s inspiring true story is a stunning account of ultimate triumph over the most impossible of odds. From an early age, her life was marred by abuse, deprivation, abandonment, addiction, incarceration, tragedy and loss.  Michele's downward spiral began at the age of three, when she witnessed her mother and aunt being beaten by her uncle, followed by her mother...
    Disponible

    15,60 €

  • A Grizzly Tale
    Johan Otter
    Johan Otter’s life changed in a fraction of a second the day he and his daughter Jenna were attacked by a grizzly bear while hiking in Glacier National Park. This is his tale of survival, family, and triumph in the face of trauma. “More than a story of a bear attack, this is the incredible story of a father and daughter's love, determination, resilience, and triumph. Johan ...
    Disponible

    23,63 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    We see their strong, determined faces in uniform. We see their unceasing exhibition of honor and courage while protecting our country. But there is something we don’t see: victims of the system—the system with the mission to protect all people of America, including its servicemembers.In Camouflaged Sisters: Silent No More, twelve women strip away all comfort and protection to s...
    Disponible

    20,78 €

  • I Never Came Home
    Robert L. Scheck
    Are you aware of the hour we are in? This 21st Century has been dubbed the “Age of Information.” Our world today is inundated with a sea of information, yet could we still be lacking wisdom? We claim information and knowledge are power, so, why then do nations still fall into the same critical mistakes, generation after generation, regarding being powerless in preventing wars, ...
    Disponible

    8,54 €

  • Turing
    Fergus Mason
    Hundreds of movies and thousands of books have been written about the heroes of World War II. For dozens of years, however, few people knew about one of the greatest heroes of the war—a mild-mannered, eccentric mathematician from the University of Cambridge. This man, an undeniable genius whose later life was plagued by controversy and tragedy, probably played a greater role in...
    Disponible

    12,03 €

Otros libros del autor

  • A Hind in Richmond Park
    W. H. Hudson
    'A Hind in Richmond Park' is a profound and wandering meditation on the natural world, representing the final literary legacy of the renowned naturalist W. H. Hudson. Beginning with a chance encounter with a red deer in London’s Richmond Park, the narrative quickly expands into a vast exploration of the sensory lives of animals and humans alike. Hudson delves into diverse topic...
    Disponible

    26,09 €

  • The Purple Land
    W. H. Hudson
    'The Purple Land' is a classic adventure novel that follows the spirited journey of Richard Lamb across the vast, undulating plains of the Banda Orientál, known today as Uruguay. Written by the celebrated naturalist and author W. H. Hudson, the narrative is presented as a first-person account of a young Englishman seeking fortune and freedom in a land defined by its rugged beau...
    Disponible

    27,03 €

  • Green Mansions
    W. H. Hudson
    'Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest' is a hauntingly beautiful tale of adventure and obsession set deep within the dense jungles of Venezuela. The narrative follows Abel, a young man of fortune fleeing political unrest in Caracas, who ventures into the unexplored wilderness in search of gold. Instead of riches, he encounters a mysterious girl named Rima, a 'bird-g...
    Disponible

    26,19 €

  • Hampshire Days
    W. H. Hudson
    'Hampshire Days' is a classic work of nature writing by the renowned naturalist and author W. H. Hudson. Set in the lush and varied landscapes of Hampshire, England, the book provides a meticulous and poetic observation of the natural world. Hudson explores the intricate lives of birds, insects, and mammals, blending scientific detail with deep philosophical reflection on the r...
    Disponible

    25,10 €

  • A Crystal Age
    W. H. Hudson
    'A Crystal Age' is a pioneering work of utopian fiction that explores the boundaries of human nature and societal organization. The narrative follows an English traveler who awakes in a distant, pastoral future-a world where the industrial chaos of the Victorian era has been replaced by a peaceful, agrarian civilization. In this new society, humanity resides in a massive commun...
    Disponible

    26,08 €

  • Idle Days in Patagonia
    W. H. Hudson
    'Idle Days in Patagonia' is a masterwork of nature writing and travel literature by the renowned naturalist and author W. H. Hudson. Born of a period of forced convalescence following a hunting accident, the book transcends the traditional travelogue to offer a deeply meditative exploration of the Patagonian wilderness. Hudson’s prose captures the stark, haunting beauty of the ...
    Disponible

    25,21 €