William Henry Hudson
William Henry Hudson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Full Name: William Henry Hudson
Aliases: None notable
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on April 4, 1845, in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (at the time part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata)
Died on August 18, 1922, in London, England
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Argentine-British
Profession(s): Naturalist, ornithologist, writer, journalist
Early Life and Background
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William Henry Hudson was born to a British family in Quilmes, Argentina. His early life was marked by adventure and curiosity, as he spent much of his youth exploring the Pampas and learning about its flora and fauna. This exposure would later shape his work as a naturalist and writer.
Hudson's family moved to England when he was 12 years old, where he received an education in literature and science. He became particularly interested in ornithology and began collecting bird specimens, which eventually led him to publish his first book on the subject.
Major Accomplishments
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Published over 20 books on natural history, including _The Naturalist in La Plata_ (1892), _Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest_ (1904), and _Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life_ (1918)
Contributed to several prominent scientific journals, including _Ibis: The International Journal of Avian Research_
Served as a correspondent for _The Times_ newspaper in Argentina
Was elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
Notable Works or Actions
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Hudson's most notable works include:
_The Naturalist in La Plata_ (1892): A collection of essays on the natural history of the Pampas region, showcasing his observations and research.
_Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest_ (1904): A novel that explores themes of nature, culture, and the human condition in the Amazon rainforest.
Impact and Legacy
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William Henry Hudson's work had a profound impact on the fields of natural history, ornithology, and literature. His contributions to scientific journals and publications helped establish him as an authority on South American wildlife. His writing also brought attention to the importance of conservation and preservation of natural habitats.
Hudson's literary output was not limited to non-fiction; his novels, such as _Green Mansions_, have been celebrated for their vivid descriptions of nature and the human experience. His unique blend of scientific observation and storytelling has influenced generations of writers and scientists.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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William Henry Hudson's quotes and writings are widely remembered due to his:
Unique blend of science and literature: Hudson's work seamlessly integrates scientific observation with literary flair, making him a pioneer in the field of nature writing.
Pioneering contributions to ornithology: His research and publications on South American birds expanded our understanding of avian species and ecosystems.
* Celebrated novels and stories: Hudson's fictional works continue to captivate readers with their vivid descriptions of nature and human experience.
As a writer, naturalist, and scientist, William Henry Hudson left an indelible mark on the world. His work continues to inspire new generations of writers, scientists, and conservationists, cementing his place as one of the most notable figures in 20th-century literature and science.
Quotes by William Henry Hudson
I could yet always feel that it was infinitely better to be than not to be. THE.
The most dreadful scenes, the worst in Dante’s Inferno, for example, can be visualized by the inner eye; and sounds, too, are conveyed to us in a description so that they can be heard mentally; but it is not so with smells.
When the religious Cowper confesses in the opening lines of his address to the famous Yardley oak, that the sense of awe and reverence it inspired in him would have made him bow himself down and worship it but for the happy fact that his mind was illumined with the knowledge of the truth, he is but saying what many feel without in most cases recognizing the emotion for what it is – the sense of the supernatural in nature.
We know that our senses are subject to decay, that from our middle years they are decaying all the time; but happily it is as if we didn’t know and didn’t believe.
I am not a lover of lawns. Rather would I see daisies in their thousands, ground ivy, hawkweed, and even the hated plantain with tall stems, and dandelions with splendid flowers and fairy down, than the too – well-tended lawn.
Have you ever observed a humming-bird moving about in an aerial dance among the flowers - a living prismatic gem.... it is a creature of such fairy-like loveliness as to mock all description.
A lifelong intimacy with animals has got me out of the common notion that they are automata with a slight infusion of intelligence in their composition. The mind in beast and bird, as in man, is the main thing.
I am not a lover of lawns. Rather would I see daisies in their thousands, ground ivy, hawkweed, and even the hated plantain with tall stems, and dandelions with splendid flowers and fairy down, than the too - well-tended lawn.
There are few places in England where you can get so much wildness and desolation of sea and sandhills, wood, green marsh and grey saltings as at Wells in Norfolk.