Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 328 Hudson, W. H. (William Henry) 1841 1922 Hudson, William Henry Harford, Henry Birds in Town & Village Birds in Town and Village Produced by Eric Eldred and David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Birds -- England PR QL Text Animals-Wild-Birds Natural History Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 462313 2025-07-03T10:57:51.190299 text/html 459693 2013-03-20T15:23:22 text/html 454529 2025-07-03T10:57:59.480814 application/epub+zip 459958 2025-07-03T10:57:54.363284 application/epub+zip 225992 2025-07-03T10:57:53.115313 application/epub+zip 661915 2025-07-03T10:58:03.179786 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 636089 2025-07-03T10:57:58.638754 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381677 2022-09-04T05:39:41.112969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383468 2025-07-03T10:57:50.145360 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 383193 2012-08-24T11:41:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 383184 2012-08-24T11:41:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21583 2025-07-03T10:58:03.314708 application/rdf+xml 14689 2025-07-03T10:57:53.618258 image/jpeg 4046 2025-07-03T10:57:53.366266 image/jpeg 149303 2012-08-24T11:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 388821 2013-03-20T15:23:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 149286 2012-08-24T11:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 448676 2025-07-03T10:57:51.305347 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia