“The book is well worth reading.”
+ Spec 123:774 D 6 ’19 100w Springf’d Republican p10 Mr 19 ’20 280w
“Though some of Mr Hudson’s contentions appear disputable, this book is full of his unsurpassed perception and unique charm.”
+ − The Times [London] Lit Sup p583 O 23 ’19 1000w
HUDSON, W. H.[[2]] Birds of La Plata. il 2v *$15 Dutton 598.2
“The matter contained in this volume (which forms a companion to Mr Hudson’s famous ‘The naturalist in La Plata’) is taken from his ‘Argentine ornithology’ (1888–9), the matter contributed by the late P. L. Sclater, in order to make a complete list, being omitted along with the synonymy of the species described by Mr Hudson. Fresh species being continually added to the list, the work became out of date, the only thing of permanent interest being Mr Hudson’s account of the birds’ habits. There seems to have been no subsequent volume from any other source about Argentine birds.”—The Times [London] Lit Sup
+ Nation 112:47 Ja 12 ’21 70w
“The two volumes are packed full of the little delightful personal touches which make Hudson’s descriptions always a delight. In this book are traces of the carelessness which sometimes appears in Hudson’s writings. The color-plates by Gronvold add much to the beauty of the book, and although not so spirited as those of our own Fuertes they are beautifully done.” S: Scoville, jr.
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