The Famous Missions of California

The biography details the life of William Henry Hudson, an accomplished author, naturalist, and ornithologist who settled in England in 1874. After marrying his landlady, Emily Wingrave, in 1876, he established a career as a writer and journalist. Hudson became a British citizen in 1889 and lived in Bayswater for most of his life. He passed away in 1922 and was buried next to his wife in Worthing. The narrative highlights his contributions to literature and his personal life, offering insight into his legacy.