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‘His original determination remains the driving force of this compelling book. Mr Purseglove’s mission was to show why rivers really matter to England and how our wetlands are a vital part of the natural scene. His descriptions are wonderfully accurate, his writing captivating and his enthusiasm catching. On any level, it’s a good read, but, as a call to action, it’s outstanding [...] It is his love of the subject, his deep knowledge and poetic insight that wins us from the very first page.’ John Selwyn Gummer, Country Life magazine
‘Taming the Flood most deserves its status as a classic [...] for its evocation of place [...] the descriptions of wetlands are exquisitely written. This fine book calls for, and takes, a longer view.’ The Sunday Times
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‘Jeremy Purseglove has a gift that is increasingly rare in these days of scientific specialisation – of joining practical wisdom about working with nature and the land to an imaginative appreciation of their place in our history and culture.’ Richard Mabey
‘A most authoritative book which appears at a very appropriate time. It will give rise to new attitudes in an extremely important aspect of conservation, and new hope to those who are fighting for a more enlightened approach to wetlands.’ Sir Peter Scott
‘Written with passion and scholarship, Taming the Flood is not only about landscapes – ranging from the secret brooks of Shakespeare country to the windswept Norfolk marshes – but also combines ecology, history, literature and politics in order to explain why our rivers and wetlands matter and the ways in which they are under threat.’ Tony Soper
Jeremy Purseglove helped to pioneer a new approach to the way we manage our rivers, having worked as an environmentalist in the water industry for over a decade. Taming the Flood, first published in 1988, is based on his personal experience and on the research he did for a television series, which he also presented. In 1989 he left the water industry to join an engineering consultancy. In this capacity he worked in the UK and throughout the world integrating civil engineering schemes with the environment. He lives in Cambridge.
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