The Life of The Salmon - with reference more especially to the fish in Scotland. -
William Leadbetter Calderwood
1907 - Edward Arnold, London - First Edition
Eight black and white photographs. Nice gilt vignette of salmon on boards.
A comprehensive work on the Salmon, quoted widely today in studies on conservation of wild salmon internationally. Calderwood was one of the first to note the danger of overfishing and the importance of Salmon conservation, and what did and did not affect the run of Salmon. He was also the first to show that Salmon could be aged by growth rings on their scales.
Condition: Corners and edges of spine lightly rubbed. Inscription on endpapers with some offsetting to same. This is still a lovely near fine copy. Ref: 102027 Price: Please contact us for a price or general inquiries about this book
A comprehensive work on the Salmon, quoted widely today in studies on conservation of wild salmon internationally. Calderwood was one of the first to note the danger of overfishing and the importance of Salmon conservation, and what did and did not affect the run of Salmon. He was also the first to show that Salmon could be aged by growth rings on their scales.
Condition: Corners and edges of spine lightly rubbed. Inscription on endpapers with some offsetting to same. This is still a lovely near fine copy. Ref: 102027 Price: Please contact us for a price or general inquiries about this book