Otter country : an unexpected adventure in the natural world / Miriam Darlington.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darlington, Miriam, author.

Contributor:

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Otters--Great Britain.

Otters.

Otters--Ecology--Great Britain.

Riparian ecology--Great Britain.

Riparian ecology.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

294 pages ; 23 cm.

Edition:

First US edition.

Other Title:

Unexpected adventure in the natural world

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon : Tin House, 2024.

Summary:

"Mysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In Otter Country, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she's had for these playful animals since childhood and chronicles her immersive journey into their watery world. Over the course of a single year, Darlington takes readers on a winding expedition in pursuit of these elusive creatures from her home in Devon, England, through the wilds of Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, and the countryside of Cornwall. As she's drawn deeper into wilder habitats, trekking through changing landscapes, seasons, and weather, Darlington meets biologists, conservationists, fishing and hunting enthusiasts, and poets--enriching her understanding, admiration, and awe of the wild otter. With each encounter, she reveals the scientific, environmental, and cultural importance of this creature and the places it calls home. Full of wonder, hope, and an abiding love for the natural world, Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World is a beautiful and captivating work of nature writing, pursuing one of nature's most endearing and endlessly fascinating creatures"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Spirit level

True north

Watershed

Marsh

Source

Stream

Hunting ground

East

Holt.

Notes:

First published in the UK by Granta Books 2012.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-294).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781959030348

1959030345

OCLC:

1385291325

Publisher Number:

99995920010