William Henry Hudson

The Famous Missions of California (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring California's Historical Landmarks and Religious History

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Famous Missions of California," William Henry Hudson meticulously chronicles the storied missions that became instrumental in shaping California's cultural and religious landscape. Employing a rich narrative style, Hudson weaves together historical fact and anecdotal evidence to illuminate the complexities of mission life and their enduring legacy. His attention to detail and engaging prose immerses readers in the lives of the missionaries and the indigenous peoples they encountered, highlighting the missions' roles not just as religious outposts, but as critical centers for agriculture, education, and interaction among diverse cultures in the 18th and 19th centuries. Hudson, an early 20th-century naturalist and author, was deeply influenced by his own experiences with the American West and his background in literature. His keen interest in environmentalism and history is evident throughout the text, as he captures the essence of California'Äôs mission system during a transformative era. Hudson's scholarly approach stems from his commitment to preserving cultural narratives and understanding their implications on contemporary society. I highly recommend "The Famous Missions of California" to anyone interested in American history, cultural studies, or the intersections of religion and indigenous cultures. Hudson'Äôs compelling insights and vivid storytelling provide an enriching perspective that beckons readers to reflect on the enduring impact of these missions on California'Äôs identity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 130
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066136819
• Artikelnr.: 58760334

Autorenporträt

William Henry Hudson (4 August 1841 - 18 August 1922) was an Anglo-Argentine author, biologist, and ornithologist known in Argentina as Guillermo Enrique Hudson. Hudson was the son of English and Irish settlers Daniel Hudson and Catherine (née Kemble) in the United States. He was born and raised in the little estancia "25 Ombues" in what is now Ingeniero Allan, Florencio Varela, Argentina. In 1846, the family moved further south, to the environs of Chascoms, not far from the lake of the same name. Hudson spent his youth in this natural environment studying the local flora and fauna and observing both natural and human dramas on what was then a lawless frontier, while publishing his ornithological work in Proceedings of the Royal Zoological Society in an English mingled with Spanish idioms. He was particularly fond of Patagonia. Hudson moved to England in 1874, settling on St Luke's Road in Bayswater, where he would spend the rest of his life; in 1876, he married his landlady, former singer Emily Wingrave, in Kensington, London. She was born on 22 December 1829, one of John Hanmer Wingrave's daughters, and was eleven years older than Hudson.