The compilation album "Zo leven de Hoge Veluwe" (How the Hoge Veluwe Lives) by AB Wigman is a remarkable natural history album that transports the reader to the world of flora and fauna in De Hoge Veluwe National Park. It was published in 1960, during a period when nature experiences and education were booming.
The text by AB Wigman – renowned in his day as a naturalist and publicist – provides an accessible description of the life of the animals and plants in this unique part of the Netherlands. From red deer, foxes, and wild boars to birds, insects, and woodland plants: each topic is briefly explained, blending knowledge and wonder.
The album contains dozens of colorful stick-in pictures that bring the animals and landscapes described to life. The illustrations, often executed in a realistic style, enhance the book's educational value and make it appealing to all ages. The coherence between text and images demonstrates how carefully the album has been compiled—with a genuine love of nature.
