Frank Buckland Spencer Walpole (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an in-depth treatise on a devastating salmon disease recently discovered in Scotland and northern England, presents the findings of a government commission tasked with investigating the phenomenon. The authors, experts in their respective fields, established that the fungus Saprolegnia Ferax was the cause of the outbreak. The book examines the nature of the fungus, exploring how it affects salmon and arguing that it is not a new disease but one that has become epidemic in recent years due to unknown factors, likely stimulated by changes in the river environments. The authors ultimately fail to pinpoint a single cause for the epidemic but suggest that a multitude of factors, including pollution, overstocking, and low water levels, may have contributed to the disease's severity. Their findings and insights into the disease's causes and effects will prove invaluable to scientists studying aquatic mycology and to conservationists and policymakers seeking to protect and restore salmon populations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical intricacies of the crab and lobster fisheries of England and Wales during the late 19th century. It offers a meticulous examination of the fishing practices, market dynamics, and the challenges faced by these industries. The author's comprehensive investigation encompasses various facets of the fisheries, including the natural history of crabs and lobsters, the methods employed in their capture, and the economic factors influencing their trade. The decline of specific fisheries, attributed to overfishing and environmental concerns, is a central theme. This work not only provides valuable insights into the historical context of the crab and lobster fisheries but also raises important questions about sustainability and resource management that remain relevant in contemporary discussions about marine conservation. Through its exploration of the complex interplay between human activities and the marine ecosystem, this book underscores the enduring significance of responsible fishing practices and the need to strike a balance between economic interests and environmental preservation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

Cloth. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. 1st Edition. C.-2660 xxiv + 125p with a plate of diseased fish. Includes detailed evidence taken at the inquiry - with precise evidence taken from landowners, gillies, fishmongers etc in Dumfries, Annan, Kirkcudbright, Ayr, Keswick, Carlisle, Melrose, Kelso, Berwick on Tweed, Edinburgh, Stirling, Girvan, Newton Stewart and Lancaster. Bound in faded blue boards with gilt titling on spine. . Some library stamps and spine snagged at edges with 2cm loss at bottom. Detailed description of bacteriological investigations.In original blue paper wrappers which are detached.

1878, command number C. 2004. x and 15 pp. Report (pp. iii-x), Appendix (pp. 1-15). Appendix is synopis of evidence given 12-15 February 1787 at Old England Hotel, Bowness, and Keswick Hotel, Keswick, by 32 witnesses, comprising fishery proprietors and their solicitors and agents, fishermen and others interested in the fisheries, including Sir Robert Farquhar, Henry William Schneider, Chairman of Bowness Local Board, George Gatey of Ambleside, solicitor, William Stanley of Ponsonby, William Little of Penrith, agent to Lord Lonsdale, William James Clutton, agent to Lord Leconfield's Cumberland estate, John Edward Hasell, John Alcock, Secretary of Keswick Angling Association, James Lindow Burns Lindow, High Sheriff of Cumberland. Authors were H.M. Inspectors of Salmon Fisheries. [The Lake District is in the Counties of Cumberland, Northumberland and a small part of Lancashire.] Printed in large 8vo format on folio leaves. Good condition. Rebound in blue card covers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. SCARCE. SCARCE. Hardcover. SCARCE. A surprisingly interesting collection of reports on crab and lobster fisheries in the United Kingdom. It includes an appendix of natural history information but focuses on interviews with fishmongers and fisherman about their customs, experiences, and recommendations for future regulations in the trade. The reports detail differences in fishing practices, standards, and terminology within each region. Depending on the region, different sizes of crabs and lobsters were considered to be acceptable for selling. Some regions reported significant hardships, and recommended placing limits on catching given the sparsity of their catches. At the time it appears there were no federal regulations regarding size limits, and it seemed to be a common opinion amongst fisherfolk that if regulations were set and enforced, populations of crabs and lobsters might increase. Names of individuals interviewed along with particulars about their fleets, practices, and fish related thoughts are included in detail. The overall consensus seemed to be that there were noticeably less crabs and lobsters in recent years (circa 1877) than 5 to 10 years prior; although, this varies by region. Each interviewee seemed to have a different opinion as to why or how to fix the situation. Tall 8vo. Bound in navy cloth covered boards with original blue paper wrappers bound in as second endpaper. Interior very clean and bright with occasional pencil notations. Volume complete with three appendices, a frontispiece foldout map, and 8 folding illustrations of crabs and lobsters to the rear. Period bookplate to front pastedown. A scarce item in very good condition. NAT/070106.

1878, command number C. 1979. lvi and 246 pp. Table of Contents, Commission, Report (pp. v-liii), Supplementary Report on North Sunderland [England] (pp. liv-lvi), 7 Appendices (pp. 1-232), Index to Evidence (pp. 233-246). Appendix I is evidence. Commission comprising Buckland, Walpole and Young appointed July 1887 by Richard Assheton Cross [Home Secretary] following representations to him that "the Herring Fishery on the Coasts of Scotland is in an unsatisfactory state, and that it is desirable that enquiries should be made to ascertain whether any legislative regulations would tend to promote the welfare of the fishermen engaged in the fishery, and to increase the supply of herrings for the benefit of the public". Frank Buckland and Spencer Walpole were Inspectors of Salmon Fisheries for England and Wales. Archibald Young was Commissioner for Scotch Salmon Fisheries. Evidence given by numerous witnesses including Hon. Bouverie Francis Primrose, Secretary to the British White Herring Fishery Board, Joseph Mitchell of Inverness, retired civil engineer, Rev. Roderick Morrison, minister of Tarbert, Thomas Guilles of Ballantrae, surgeon, and many fishery officers, fishermen, fish-curers and others engaged in fishing. Appendix II is 'Notes on the Natural History of the Herring By Frank Buckland, Esq.'. Appendix III is 'The Garvie Fisheries of Scotland By Frank Buckland, Esq.'. Appendix VI is 'Regulations made by the Scotch White herring Fishery Board, relative to the Construction and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours'. Bound in at p. iv, folding "Map shewing the principal places mentioned in the Report " (north of England, mainland of Scotland, Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland Islands). Printed in large octavo format on folio leaves. Good condition. Rebound in blue cloth boards with gold titling.