The Naturalist In La Plata (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419175237)

The Naturalist in La Plata is a book written by W. H. Hudson. It is a detailed account of the author's travels and experiences in the La Plata region of South America, which encompasses parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. The book is a combination of personal observations and scientific information, and it provides a fascinating insight into the wildlife, landscapes, and people of the region. Hudson describes his encounters with various animals, including jaguars, pumas, and armadillos, as well as his interactions with the indigenous people of La Plata. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the geography and climate. The Naturalist in La Plata is a classic work of natural history and travel literature, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world and the culture of South America.Let us first examine the antiquated theory, as it must now be called. By bringing a raptorial insect and a firefly together, we find that the flashing light of the latter does actually scare away the former, and is therefore, for the moment, a protection as effectual as the camp-fire the traveller lights in a district abounding with beasts of prey. Notwithstanding this fact, and assuming that we have here the whole reason of the existence of the light-emitting power, a study of the firefly's habits compels us to believe that the insect would be just as well off without the power as with it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. H. Hudson
ISBN-10: 1419175238
ISBN-13: 9781419175237
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.46w x 0.49d