Wild Spain (España agreste) / Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration
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The book combines travel narrative, natural history, and hunting memoirs documenting expeditions across Spain's varied regions, especially Andalucia, over many seasons. It describes geography and climate contrasts—from snow-clad sierras to Mediterranean lowlands—alongside observations of mammals, birds, and local agricultural practices. The authors recount camping and stalking game such as ibex and bustard, discuss methods of sport and preserved grounds, and note encounters with rural peoples and brigands as part of the social landscape. Chapters follow seasonal changes, blending field notes, sketches of wild-life, and practical remarks on exploration and shooting.
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