This is a travelogue written by William Henry Hudson, a renowned ornithologist, naturalist and author. Originally published in 1885, it describes his travels in the Banda Oriental (now known as Uruguay and parts of Brazil and Argentina) in the late 19th century. The book includes detailed observations of the fauna and flora of the region, as well as fascinating accounts of the people he encountered along the way. Hudson's writing style is both evocative and engaging. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.