W. H. Hudson: A Biography – Ruth Tomalin – 1982 First Edition – Faber & Faber – Pristine Original Dust Jacket

Title: W. H. Hudson: A Biography Author: Ruth Tomalin Publisher: Faber and Faber, London Publication Date: 1982 Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Condition: Near Fine Dust Jacket: Pristine, original pictorial dust jacket, protected by a transparent plastic cover Description: An exceptionally attractive copy of Ruth Tomalin's W. H. Hudson: A Biography, published by Faber and Faber in 1982. This absorbing biography explores the life and literary achievements of William Henry Hudson (1841–1922), the distinguished naturalist, ornithologist and author whose evocative writings on wildlife and the English countryside established him as one of the most admired nature writers of his generation. Tomalin traces Hudson's remarkable life from his childhood in Argentina, where he developed his lifelong fascination with birds and the natural world, to his subsequent literary career in England. Drawing upon his personal history and literary achievements, she provides an engaging portrait of the man behind such celebrated works as Green Mansions, The Purple Land, A Shepherd's Life and Far Away and Long Ago. Condition: An exceptionally well-presented copy in Near Fine condition, retaining its original pictorial dust jacket in pristine condition, owing to its preservation beneath a transparent protective plastic cover. The jacket retains its striking green woodland illustration and photographic portrait of Hudson, with bright, vivid colours and clearly defined lettering. Its remarkable preservation is a particularly attractive feature of this copy. The photographed preliminary pages are exceptionally clean and bright, with no significant foxing, staining or other deterioration apparent. Overall, an extremely attractive example of this important literary biography.…