“For here the religion that languishes in crowded cities or steals shame-faced to hide itself in dim churches, flourishes greatly, filling the soul with a solemn joy. Face to face with Nature on the vast hills at eventide, who does not feel himself near to the Unseen?”
Quote by William Henry Hudson
Work
The Purple Land: Being One Richard Lamb's Adventures in the Banda Oriental, in South America, as Told by Himself
This book presents the personal account of Richard Lamb's adventures in the Banda Oriental, a region in South America. Lamb recounts his experiences and observations in this first-hand narrative. more
Author
William Henry Hudson
William Henry Hudson, born on August 4, 1841, and died on August 18, 1922, was a renowned British naturalist writer. He is known for his detailed descriptions of the natural world and profound insights into the relationship between humans and nature. more
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