"El Ombu" is a short story by Argentinian writer William Hudson. The
tale revolves around an old man who recounts his life story and the
notable encounters he has had with various people during the long time
he spent living on and around a rural estate in colonial Argentina. This
book is highly recommend for fans of folklore and short stories and
those with an interest in Argentinian history. William Henry Hudson
(1841-1922) was an Argentinian ornithologist and nature writer. Other
notable works by this author include: "Argentine Ornithology"
(1888-1899), "British Birds" (1895), and "Hampshire Day" (1903). Many
vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is
with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an
affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a
specially-commissioned new biography of the author.