{"product_id":"9788417594190","title":"On foot through England","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAfoot in England\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam H. Hudson, the celebrated Anglo-Argentine naturalist and writer, invites the reader to discover the essence of the English countryside through his walks and bicycle rides. This travel literature classic is a compendium of meticulous observations on nature, birds, and landscapes, combined with portraits of its people and echoes of the writers who inhabited those places. With prose that fuses the lyricism of a poet with the precision of a scholar, Hudson conveys the mysticism of the rural world and offers a unique look at \"deep England,\" a timeless testament for lovers of nature and good literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects Hudson's impressions during his journeys on foot and by bicycle through various regions of England. Far from being a simple travel guide, the work is a tapestry woven with three fundamental threads: the scientific and poetic observation of local flora and fauna, the encounter with the customs and stories of rural inhabitants, and the evocation of the literary and historical footprint in each landscape. Hudson does not just describe what he sees, but interprets it through his sensitivity as an exceptional naturalist, revealing the secret life of the forests, fields, and birds, while reflecting on the passage of time and the connection between man and the land. It is an exploration of a country's identity through its roads and paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObservation of nature and wildlife, with special attention to birds and native flora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSlow, contemplative travel as a method for a profound understanding of the landscape and its people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe literary and historical memory of the English territory, evoking authors who inhabited it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural life and popular traditions in the face of increasing urbanization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for a spiritual and mystical connection with the natural environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers passionate about travel literature with an intimate and reflective approach. It is ideal for those who enjoy the descriptive and lyrical prose of authors like Thoreau, as well as for amateur or professional naturalists interested in birdwatching and natural history. It will also be of great interest to those looking for a cultured and sensitive view of the English countryside, its cultural heritage, and the traces of its classic writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on rural England through the eyes of an exceptional naturalist, combining science and poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA model of slow, attentive travel that invites one to rediscover the pleasure of walking and observing the surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rich tapestry of literary and historical references that enrich the understanding of the English landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover the work of an author admired by figures such as Joseph Conrad, Jorge Luis Borges, or Virginia Woolf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Henry Hudson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Línea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e SOLVITUR AMBULANDO. CLASICOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 519 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a timely edition of a classic of travel and nature literature that recovers the voice of an author who serves as a bridge between America and Europe. The work stands out for the quality of its observation and the beauty of its prose, offering a reading experience that transcends a mere travelogue to become a meditation on nature and culture. It is a valuable acquisition both for collectors of the \"Solvitur Ambulando\" series and for new readers who wish to explore a way of traveling and writing that remains deeply relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405825433947,"sku":"9788417594190","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841759419.jpg?v=1781832580","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417594190","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}