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H. (Hesketh) Hesketh-Prichard
1876-1922
H. (Hesketh) Hesketh-Prichard (1876-1922) is a public-domain author available on Rivro. Read free books, explore subjects, and discover related classics.
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Books by H. (Hesketh) Hesketh-Prichard
Through the Heart of Patagonia
"Through the Heart of Patagonia" by H. Hesketh Prichard is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This adventurous narrative follows the author's expedition into the largely uncharted regions of Patagonia, aiming to explore its unique wildlife and the native Tehuelche Indians while searching for the possible survival of the prehistoric Mylodon. The book combines vivid descriptions of the landscape with reflections on the diverse cultures encountered. The opening of the book sets the stage for this thrilling journey, offering insights into the motivations behind the expedition. Prichard introduces Patagonia as a land filled with mystery, describing its vast emptiness and challenging geography. He outlines his initial lack of evidence for the existence of the Mylodon and the difficulties faced during the expedition, including the contrasting experiences of the rugged Patagonian landscapes and the life of the gauchos. This introduction establishes a foundation for the adventures and discoveries that will unfold throughout the narrative.
Sniping in France: With notes on the scientific training of scouts, observers, and snipers
"Sniping in France" by Major H. Hesketh-Prichard is a historical account written during the early 20th century, amidst World War I. The book chronicles the evolution of sniping, scouting, and observation tactics employed by British forces during the war. It provides an insight into the strategic importance of snipers and their training, reflecting the author’s desire to improve military practices based on his firsthand experiences in the trenches. At the start of the text, the author establishes the context of organized sniping, explaining the challenges faced by British forces as they struggled against superior German sniping techniques in the early years of the war. Hesketh-Prichard shares personal memories and observations from his time on the front lines, emphasizing the necessity of sniping for gaining battlefield advantage. He describes the early trials of introducing telescopic sights to British troops and the importance of proper training and knowledge in their use. The narrative captures the urgency of improving sniping capabilities as a means to reduce casualties and enhance the effectiveness of the British military during a pivotal moment in history.
Through trackless Labrador
"Through trackless Labrador" by H. Hesketh-Prichard is a travel and exploration account written in the early 20th century. It follows a small expedition from the Moravian mission coast at Nain into the unmapped interior toward the George River, mixing adventure with close observation of Labrador’s stark geography, wildlife, and the lives of missionaries, Inuit, settlers, and Nascaupee and Montagnais Indians. Expect river ascents by canoe, hard portaging over a barren, mosquito-ridden plateau, and a practical focus on hunting, caching, and survival. The opening of this work sets out the author’s aim: to cross the unknown plateau between the Atlantic and the George River using light Indian-style methods, living partly off the land and caching food, while praising the Moravian Mission and noting the harsh, “predatory” economy of Labrador. It sketches the land and people—climate shaped by polar currents, scattered coastal stations, seasonal fishermen, Inuit hunters, and interior Indians—along with the barrens, flies, and grand, austere scenery. The narrative then recalls an earlier failed attempt inland and details the 1910 plan with G. M. Gathorne-Hardy and canoe man Robert Porter, choosing the mission ship Harmony to reach Nain via Makkovik and Hopedale. At Nain the party gathers local intelligence, rejects safer southern routes despite warnings, and targets the Fraser River via Nunaingoak Bay, hiring an Eskimo helper while relying on caches and minimal loads. They sail up the bay, cross a long lake, and fight upstream in rain through shallow, rapid water hemmed by rising cliffs, with mosquitoes constant and game scarce. The helper demands higher pay and deserts; the three remaining men cache supplies, scout a steep ravine as a possible exit to the plateau, and then suffer a dangerous capsize on the Fraser that nearly drowns Porter and scatters their gear.