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

Botting, Douglas

 
9781566563215: Wild Britain: A Traveller's Guide (Wild Guides)

Synopsis

The Wild Guides series editor and writer of several other guides introduces readers to the remaining wilderness areas of England, Scotland, and Wales. He describes the physical attributes and flora and fauna of over 170 places, provides details for tourists, rates the degree of wildness, and includes color maps and photos. Best read wearing sensible shoes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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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.

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ISBN 10:  1873329318 ISBN 13:  9781873329313
Publisher: Sheldrake Press, 1999
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