Wild Spain (España agreste) by Abel Chapman and Walter John Buck
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"Wild Spain (España agreste)" by Abel Chapman and Walter John Buck is a work of natural history and sportsman's memoir written in the late 19th century. The authors share their extensive experiences in exploring Spain, particularly focusing on the lesser-known regions and the rich biodiversity of the land. The book intricately intertwines hunting narratives with observations of wildlife and sketches of Spanish culture, making it a unique hybrid of adventure and natural
history. The opening of "Wild Spain" sets the stage by painting a vivid portrait of the geographical and cultural contrasts within Spain, particularly highlighting the variety of climates and landscapes unique to the Iberian Peninsula. The authors introduce their pursuits as sportsman-naturalists, detailing their exploratory trips across the wild terrains of Andalucía, characterized as an "old-world corner of Europe." They discuss the challenges of navigating the rugged countryside, encounters with the local flora and fauna, and hint at the richness of experiences to come, including the thrill of hunting wild boar and the serene beauty of the natural world. The preface establishes their commitment to capturing both the sport and the untamed spirit of the landscape, inviting readers to join them on their adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chapman, Abel, 1851-1929 |
|---|---|
| Author | Buck, Walter John, 1843-1917 |
| LoC No. | 59057587 |
| Title |
Wild Spain (España agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Hunting -- Spain |
| Subject | Game and game-birds -- Spain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38201 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38201-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 2, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 930 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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