The book "Western World: Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History of North and South America" by the famous British writer William Henry Giles Kingston invites the reader on an exciting journey through the colorful and diverse natural world of the two American continents. The author skilfully combines descriptions of impressive natural landscapes with interesting facts about the animal and plant world, revealing to the reader the uniqueness and richness of the natural heritage of these regions. Thanks to vivid sketches and lively descriptions, this book will become an excellent source of knowledge about the diversity and beauty of America's nature.