02180cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000047001162450028001632460030001912640051002213000047002723360026003193370026003453380036003715000031004075080045004385201287004835340045017706530021018158560042018367353UtSlPG20260610133206.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaQL1 aHudson, W. H.q(William Henry),d1841-192210aBirds in Town & Village1 aBirds in Town and Village 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-01-01 aProduced by Eric Eldred and David Widger a"Birds in Town & Village" by W. H. Hudson is a reflective, nature-based narrative likely written in the late 19th or early 20th century. As a combination of ornithology and memoir, the text focuses on the study of birds in urban and rural landscapes, celebrating both their beauty and the idyllic rural life that surrounds them. Hudson’s observations not only delve into various bird species and their behaviors but also convey his profound love for and connection with nature, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. At the start of the book, the author revisits his past experiences with birds, particularly illustrating a moment in St. James's Park that rekindles his passion for wild nature. Hudson describes observing a young girl joyfully feeding birds and sharing her knowledge, which inspires him to seek out similar connections in a rural village nearby. He conveys vivid scenes of the local landscape, interactions with village life, and encounters with various bird species, including nightingales and jays. This opening portion sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the symbiotic relationship between humans and the avian world, inviting readers into a tranquil, observational journey through Hudson’s eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aBirds -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7353