
audiobook
by Abel Chapman, Walter John Buck
A few typographical errors have been corrected. The author's misspellings of Spanish words have not been corrected.
WILD SPAIN
PREFACE.
WILD SPAIN. (ESPAÑA AGRESTE.) - CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II. A BOAR-HUNT IN THE SIERRA.
CHAPTER III. THE GREAT BUSTARD.
CHAPTER IV. BIG DAYS WITH BUSTARD. - I.—Jedilla.
CHAPTER V. TAUROMACHIA, The Fighting Bull of Spain.
CHAPTER VI. THE BÆTICAN WILDERNESS. SPRING-NOTES OF BIRD-LIFE, NATURAL HISTORY, AND EXPLORATION IN THE MARISMA. - Part I.—April.
CHAPTER VII. THE BÆTICAN WILDERNESS. SPRING NOTES OF BIRD-LIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY IN THE MARISMA. - Part II.—May.
The book invites listeners into the rugged heart of Spain, seen through the eyes of two seasoned sportsmen‑naturalists who spent decades roaming its untamed sierras. Their accounts follow the changing seasons, beginning with spring outings that blend the thrill of tracking ibex and bustard with careful observations of the land’s hidden flora and fauna. Along the way they note the customs of remote villages, the rustle of shepherds’ herds, and the subtle rhythms of the wild, offering a vivid portrait of a country far beyond the usual tourist routes.
Interspersed with more than a hundred sketches and photographs—many drawn on the spot by the authors—the narrative balances the excitement of the chase with thoughtful natural‑history commentary. Listeners will hear detailed descriptions of elusive mountain goats, soaring birds, and the quiet moments spent bivouacking under starlit skies, all while the authors weave in practical insights about hunting, conservation, and the sheer beauty of Spain’s rugged wilderness.
Full title
Wild Spain (España agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (809K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2011-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1851–1929
A hunter-naturalist and travel writer from Sunderland, he turned a life in the field into vivid books about wildlife, landscape, and sport. His work is also remembered for an early conservation streak, including efforts that helped protect the Spanish ibex.
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Best known for vivid books about Spain’s wild landscapes, this British-born writer and wine merchant brought together travel, natural history, and field experience in a way that still feels lively today. His work with Abel Chapman helped preserve a picture of rural Spain and its wildlife at the turn of the twentieth century.
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