A FOWLER'S WORLD: AN ACCOUNT OF DAYS ON THE MARSH AND ESTUARY. By Ian Niall.
1968 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 221mm). Ppxii,163. B/w illustrations by C.F.Tunnicliffe. Dark blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
A very readable collection of pieces drawn from Ian Niall's experiences shooting wild ducks and geese on foreshore and marsh". What follows is a picture of a personal world rather than of the wildfowler's world in general. It is intended to be a guide to the uncommitted novice in the hope that he may come to appreciate my world in which impressions and atmosphere are more important than getting a duck or a goose for dinner". Chapters include: Waterbirds; A gun for a goose; Wild duck; Walking water-meadows; Birds in the barley; The lure of the marsh; Tides run; Moonlight madness; Frost and flood; Teal flight; Wigeon ways; Lesser fowl; The wild goose; Greylags and pinkfeet; Ancient art; Odd birds.
A very readable collection of pieces drawn from Ian Niall's experiences shooting wild ducks and geese on foreshore and marsh". What follows is a picture of a personal world rather than of the wildfowler's world in general. It is intended to be a guide to the uncommitted novice in the hope that he may come to appreciate my world in which impressions and atmosphere are more important than getting a duck or a goose for dinner". Chapters include: Waterbirds; A gun for a goose; Wild duck; Walking water-meadows; Birds in the barley; The lure of the marsh; Tides run; Moonlight madness; Frost and flood; Teal flight; Wigeon ways; Lesser fowl; The wild goose; Greylags and pinkfeet; Ancient art; Odd birds.
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453
| Author | Niall (Ian). [Pen-name of John Kincaid McNeillie (1916-2002)]. |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 453 |
| ISBN | B01M00IJAK. |
| Book Description | Unobtrusive marks to spine and back cover, else very good 1st edition. Snag to head of spine of used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1968 |
| Publisher | Heinemann. |
| Place | London. |