HUDSON, W.H. — Idle days in Patagonia.

London : J M Dent 1924 Illustrated by Alfred Hartley and J.Smit . 2nd Edition xii + 251 pages including index, 8 page publisher's catalogue of other works by this author, 27 b&w illustrations. HARDCOVER: (Orig. dark blue boards with title in gilt on spine and blind stamped decoration of a roosting bird on upper board. VERY GOOD) This work was first published in 1893. Hudson (1841-1922) grew up in Buenos Aires and was an ornithologist and poet of international recognition. He spent many years in Patagonia studying the flora and fauna.