Poachers and Poaching

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Watson, John, F.L.S., -1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poachers and Poaching" by John Watson, F.L.S. is a detailed exploration of the art and practices of poaching, written in the late 19th century. The narrative paints a portrait of poachers as skilled individuals deeply connected to nature, who utilize their knowledge of the land and wildlife to navigate the fine line between legality and survival. Watson delves into the lives and methods of poachers who have passed down their trade across generations, focusing on their interactions with various game and fish species. The opening of the work establishes a vivid setting where the poacher lives on the fringes of society, teaching his children the craft of capturing game without drawing the ire of the law. Through descriptive language, the author introduces readers to the poacher's family routine, the tools of their trade, and the types of game they pursue, including hares, rabbits, and fish. The poacher's keen understanding of animal behavior and environmental signs highlights his respect for the natural world, cementing his role as both an outcast and an expert in these rural surroundings. The chapters promise further revelations into the contrasting relationship between poachers and the natural world, providing insights into both the excitement and the ethical dilemmas surrounding this controversial practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-01