Hadrian's Wildlife - Softcover

Miles, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849950636 ISBN 13: 9781849950633

Publisher: Whittles Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Combination of history and wildlife along the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall

About this title

About the Author:

John Miles is a wildlife consultant, tour leader and is the author of Hadrian's Birds, Exploring Lakeland's Wildlife, Pharaoh's Birds and The Solway.

Review:

'Hadrian's Wildlife celebrates the landscape and its animal, plant and bird life. Ospreys, white wagtails, lapwings. Natterjack toads, badgers, foxes, roe deer - and the most northerly habitat of the dormouse.' News & Star Weekend ' - Hadrian's Wildlife presents as a guide book to the complex landscapes, social and natural history of a narrow strip of country. - Hadrian's Wildlife is well illustrated with drawings by Mike Henry and many excellent photographs. But do enjoy the text - ' ECOS 'Using a winning combination of history and anecdote, John talks about nature on the Romans' most Northern Frontier - - the result is an absorbing read for anyoneinterested in local history. - What will make this book appeal to the general public is his broad brush approach - he delights in presenting the bigger picture - and what emerges is a strong sense of history and place.' Hexham Courant ' - Hadrian's Wildlife is packed with beautiful artwork and photographs of wildlife and scenes from the topic area. - There is a wealth of fascinating information in the pages of this book. - If you have an interest in history, wildlife and conservation; this is a must have publication. Reading this book has given me a far better understanding of the history of the area I live in - ' The Inked Naturalist 'Hadrian's Wildlife by John Miles, whose past work includes Hadrian's Birds, looks like the perfect companion for walkers and visitors to this part of Northumberland. The book details the wildlife and flowers that can be seen throughout the changing seasons while surveying 2,000 years of history and nature. - In this way John - adds snippets of human interest to the wealth of bird life he features.' The Journal '...an intriguing insight into the wildlife known to have been present in the area in Roman times thanks to evidence uncovered in archaeological digs. ... Detailed information is given about the wildlife to be seen today on crags, loughs and heather moorland in the vicinity of the Wall, and the book also provides a monthly guide to wildlife to look out for...' The Northumbrian '...Adding a new dimension to the famous story ... John Miles' new guidebook offers a delightful blend of the Wall's historical context, expertly intertwined with a rich background of the living landscape it cuts through. ...paints a vivid picture of the surrounding wildlife set against an epic historical backdrop ... the book is the ideal companion for visitors seeking an enriched experience of the Wall as they walk or cycle its length'. Living North '...this is a painstakingly-researched account of one of Britain's most important World Heritage sites. A month by month look at what wildlife can be found, and where, is a nice touch for those who'd like to dip in to sections of the wall at different times of the year.' Scotland Outdoors

About this edition

• Publisher: Whittles Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1849950636
• ISBN 13: 9781849950633
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192