{"product_id":"otter-country-an-unexpected-adventure-in-the-natural-world-hardcover","title":"Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMiriam Darlington\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eA plan formed in my mind. I would explore the places in this land that hid my grail. I would spend a whole year or longer, if that's what it took, wading through marshes, hiding between mossy rocks, paddling down rivers and swimming in sea lochs; recording my journey through the seasons as I searched for wild otters.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations, despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In \u003cem\u003eOtter Country\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she's had for these playful animals since childhood, and chronicles her immersive journey into their watery world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the course of a single year, Darlington takes readers on a winding expedition in pursuit of these elusive creatures--from her home in Devon, England, and through the wilds of Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, and the countryside of Cornwall. As she's drawn deeper into wilder habitats, trekking through changing landscapes, seasons, and weather, Darlington meets biologists, conservationists, fishing and hunting enthusiasts, and poets--enriching her understanding, admiration, and awe of the wild otter. With each encounter, she reveals the scientific, environmental, and cultural importance of this creature and the places it calls home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of wonder, hope, and an abiding love for the natural world, \u003cem\u003eOtter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and captivating work of nature writing, pursuing one of nature's most endearing and endlessly fascinating creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Darlington\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wise Hours: A Journey into the Wild and Secret World of Owls\u003c\/i\u003e and contributes frequently to \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Ecologist\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Devon, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 8.77 x 5.77 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52042327458093,"sku":"9781959030348","price":27.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/otter-country-an-unexpected-adventure-in-the-natural-world-hardcover-2385672.webp?v=1780172167","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/otter-country-an-unexpected-adventure-in-the-natural-world-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}