University of Cambridge > Talks.cam > Cambridge Natural History Society > Finding W H Hudson — the writer who came to Britain to save birds

Finding W H Hudson — the writer who came to Britain to save birds

Add to your list(s) Download to your calendar using vCal

If you have a question about this talk, please contact events.

To be added to the mailing list to receive the login for Zoom events, email mailings [at] cnhs.org.uk

Conor Jameson will describe his mission to restore William Henry Hudson (1841–1922), from previously unseen letters held in America. He traces the unassuming field naturalist’s path through a dramatic and turbulent era: from Hudson’s journey to Britain from Argentina in 1874 to the unveiling by the prime minister of a monument and bird sanctuary in his honour 50 years later. The story reveals Hudson’s deep influence on the creation of his beloved Bird Society (RSPB) by its founding women, and the rise of the conservation movement.

This talk is part of the Cambridge Natural History Society series.

Tell a friend about this talk:

This talk is included in these lists:

Note that ex-directory lists are not shown.

 

© 2006-2024 Talks.cam, University of Cambridge. Contact Us | Help and Documentation | Privacy and Publicity