Midges in Scotland
Hendry, George
ISBN 10: 1841589381 ISBN 13: 9781841589381
Published by Birlinn Ltd, 2011
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Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev9156833218
Synopsis:
The first edition of this book rapidly topped the list of bestsellers and has continued to sell well, turning up in places as far away as German schlosses, Brisbane bedsides and Canadian log cabins! This latest edition brings the story of biting midges up to date with new material on the Highland midge, its biology and why it bites. Written in a highly readable but informed way, it describes how and why the midge plays such a dominant role in the ecology and human culture of the Highlands, not least in keeping the worst of human depredations under control. Armed with this book, you should be able to enjoy the splendours of the Highland summer without quite so many bites! Illustrated with cartoons by BAX.
About the Author:
Dr George Hendry is a biologist and science writer. The origins of this book go back to a period in his student days when he was besieged an old house in the Highlands during a particularly midgy summer. He lives in Rossshire.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Midges in Scotland
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 5th or later Edition