Wild Britain: A Traveller's Guide (Wild Guides) - Softcover

Botting, Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566563216 ISBN 13: 9781566563215

Publisher: Interlink Books, 1999

Synopsis

An unrivalled series of illustrated guide-books to the wild places far from home and work, the long walks, mountain hide-aways, woods, moors, sea coasts and remote islands where travellers can still find a refuge from the modern world. Each volume includes: -- Vivid descriptions of wild places by experienced travellers and writers -- Detailed information on when to go, how to get there and where to stay -- Eagle ratings to indicate degree of wildness -- Activities: Exploring, birdwatching, biking, angling, caving, fishing, climbing, camping, hiking, riding, even ballooning. -- Maps, color photos and artist's drawings of plants and animals in their habitats.

About this title

Review:

'You are put in the places that are mentioned through a blend of expert storytelling and information.' -- TNT Magazine

‘An excellent introduction to some of the most interesting wild places... It's worth the purchase price for the photographs alone.’ -- English Nature

‘Book of the Week...There’s plenty of relish in Douglas Botting’s text and lots of information.’ -- The Observer

‘Will be enjoyed by everyone who hopes to find unspoiled places off the tourist path.’ -- The Times

About the Author:

Douglas Botting is co-founder and General Editor of the Wild Guides series. He has travelled on numerous scientific and filming expeditions to wildernesses around the world and has circumnavigated the 6,000-mile coast of the British mainland twice on assignment for the BBC and The Times. He has won acclaim for his recent biography of Gerald Durrell, the conservationist and author of My Family and Other Animals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Interlink Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1566563216
• ISBN 13: 9781566563215
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224