
Every attempt has been made to replicate the original book as printed. Some typographical errors have been corrected (see the list here). No attempt has been made to correct or normalize the printed accentuation or spelling of Spanish names or words. Click on any image to see it enlarged. (etext transcriber's note)
Preface
CHAPTER I UNEXPLORED SPAIN INTRODUCTORY
CHAPTER II UNEXPLORED SPAIN (Continued) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS
CHAPTER III THE COTO DOÑANA: OUR HISTORIC HUNTING-GROUND
CHAPTER IV THE COTO DOÑANA NOTES ON ITS PHYSICAL FORMATION, FAUNA, AND RED DEER
CHAPTER V ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER)
CHAPTER VI ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (Continued) WILD-BOAR
CHAPTER VII “OUR LADY OF THE DEW” THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO
CHAPTER VIII THE MARISMAS OF GUADALQUIVÍR THE DELTA
Drawing on more than eighty years of combined experience in the Iberian countryside, the authors guide listeners through Spain’s rugged mountains, soaring cliffs, and hidden valleys. Their narrative blends the enthusiasm of early exploration with the measured insight of seasoned naturalists, offering a vivid portrait of the country’s most elusive mammals and birds. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, the work captures the texture of wild habitats that were, at the time, little known to the wider world.
Beyond species accounts, the book reflects on how photography reshapes our view of animal motion, comparing the instant captured by the lens with what the human eye truly perceives. The authors also discuss the tension between sensationalism and scientific accuracy, encouraging listeners to appreciate nature’s subtleties without resorting to exaggeration. Together, the observations and thoughtful commentary create an immersive auditory tour of a landscape still untamed and profoundly beautiful.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (821K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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