The Purple Land by William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922).
In W.H. Hudson’s first novel, an Englishman wandering on horseback across the pampas finds adventure and romance in Uruguay. The full title became: “The Purple Land: Being the Narrative of One Richard Lamb's Adventures in The Banda Oriental, in South America, as Told By Himself”. In the preface to "The Sun Also Rises", President Teddy Roosevelt said that everyone should read "The Purple Land."- ( A. Gramour)
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Genres for the project: Literary Fiction; Travel Fiction; Fictional Biographies & Memoirs; Action & Adventure Fiction; General Fiction/Published 1800 -1900
Keywords that describe the book: adventure, South America, Uruguay
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In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
That's great, Larry. I will update the MW. You didn't happen to be DPL, too? I remember it did have one, but it escapes me.
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
alg1001 wrote:That's great, Larry. I will update the MW. You didn't happen to be DPL, too? I remember it did have one, but it escapes me.
No, not on my list, and I don't show a DPL on my master sheet.
There are some long sections here, so I'm a bit reluctant to take it on, but it is likely to be a slow moving project, so you can put me in if you like. I'm still playing catch up a bit, but should be on track soon.
Hi Larry,
I wasn't trying to coerce you. There was one for this project. I can't remember who it was. I'll wait to see if they find the book again. There is so much going on with the holidays.
Thanks,
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Thank you, Larry! At least we know it will end well with your recording.
-Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hi Larry,
I proof listened your two. Nice readings! The preface is PL OK. In the appendix, you say petty where it is pretty. This is a standard project so whether you change it is up to you.
At 4:09 After thus acquiring its independence, the little Belgium of the New World cast off its pretty (4:09) but hated appellation of Cisplatina and resumed its old joyous name of Banda Orientál.
Thank you for starting off and ending the book!
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
I see this one has been left a bit forlorn. I'm a total newbie, and would like to give this a try. Could I please have the preface and chapters 1 and 2? I'd like my label to be cazimodo.
I see this one has been left a bit forlorn. I'm a total newbie, and would like to give this a try. Could I please have the preface and chapters 1 and 2? I'd like my label to be cazimodo.
Thanks very much
Caz
Woops - I see that the preface has been taken already.
Greetings, Caz!
Chapters 1-3 are all yours. I hope you enjoy recording.
Thanks,
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood