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Far Away and Long Ago is both a magical and deeply flawed book. W.H. Hudson is remembered for his exceptional works of fantasy fiction such as Green Mansions and the dystopian A Crystal Age and for his ruminations on natural history set in his adopted England and native Argentina.
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As an autobiography, Far Away and Long Ago, like Winston Churchill's My Early Life, is limited to the author's youth.Hudson explains that upon contracting a six-week fever in old age, he ...
Jul 1, 2004 · Summary. "Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life" by W. H. Hudson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book reflects on Hudson's childhood experiences growing up on the South American pampas, weaving together vivid memories of his early life, the landscape, and the people surrounding him.
- W. H. Hudson
- English
- 1982
Far Away and Long Ago. Preamble--The house where I was born--The singular Ombu tree--A tree without a name--The plain--The ghost of a murdered slave--Our playmate, the old sheep-dog--A first riding-lesson--The cattle: an evening scene--My mother--Captain Scott--The hermit and his awful penance. It was never my intention to write an autobiography.
- W. H. Hudson
Far Away and Long Ago tells of the author's life until about age seventeen. The book develops two important themes: a boy's growing involvement with nature and his coming to terms with death. From his earliest memories at about age four, Hudson discerns an extraordinary response to and delight in nature—its sights, sounds, and odors.
Jun 21, 2006 · Far Away &Long Ago: A childhood in Argentina A lovely book for nature lovers to read, brings back lots of childhood memories . Great descriptions of the Argentine way of life in the country in the early 19 hundreds.
- W.H. Hudson
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Far Away and Long Ago tells of the author's life until about age seventeen. The book develops two important themes: a boy's growing involvement with nature and his coming to terms with death. From his earliest memories at about age four, Hudson discerns an extraordinary response to and delight in nature—its sights, sounds, and odors.
