Footprints in the Woods

The Secret Life of Forest and Riverbank

(Author) Sir John Lister-Kaye
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The elusive lives of otters, badgers, weasels and more are rendered in John Lister-Kaye's enchanting lyrical style A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: NATURE AND TRAVEL Footprints in the Woods is John Lister-Kaye's charming account of a year spent with otters, badgers, weasels and pine martens. This family - Mustelidae - all live in the wild at Aigas, the conservation and field study centre in the Highlands that he calls home. With fifty years of experience living side-by-side with these creatures and the patience of a true naturalist, John reveals the lives of these elusive animals; sometimes red in tooth and claw, but often playful, familial, curious and surprising.

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Publisher:
Canongate Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781838858803
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
July 4, 2024

Sir John Lister-Kaye

Sir John Lister-Kaye is a renowned Scottish naturalist and author, best known for his work "A Wild Life." His lyrical prose and deep connection to nature have captivated readers worldwide. Lister-Kaye's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to inspire a love and appreciation for the natural world.

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