The gamekeeper / Portia Simpson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Portia, author.

Contributor:

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Game protection.

Wildlife managers.

Gamekeepers.

Scotland.

Simpson, Portia.

Gamekeepers--Scotland--Biography.

Wildlife managers--Scotland--Biography.

Game protection--Scotland.

Natural history--Scotland.

Natural history.

Local Subjects:

Natural history--Scotland.

Wildlife managers--Scotland--Biography.

Gamekeepers--Scotland--Biography.

Game protection--Scotland.

Simpson, Portia.

Genre:

Autobiography.

Biographies.

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

358 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Game keeper

Place of Publication:

London, England : Simon & Schuster, 2017.

Summary:

The H is for Hawk for lovers of the outdoors and wildlife. A fascinating memoir of Scotland's first-ever qualified female gamekeeper. Portia Simpson grew up outdoors, always preferring to climb trees than play indoors. Talented and driven, she became the first female to graduate as a Gamekeeper and Wildlife Manager. In this wonderful memoir, Portia tells the story of how she first broke into a traditionally conservative, male-dominated profession and the skills, training and dedication that helped to set her apart. She gives an intimate account of a life filled with stunning landscapes, heart-wrenching lows and magnificent highs, and shares her expert insight into the world of game keeping. Offering a sense of wonder at the mystique and natural beauty of the wild, this is a fascinating and unique look at the life of the huntswoman.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781471159244

1471159248

OCLC:

966194744