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A Year in a Ditch
J. C. Jeremy Hobson
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Description for A Year in a Ditch
Paperback. Explores the world of ditches - prepare to be surprised! Explains how ditches are faring in the 21st century and reveals the steps being taken to ensure their survival, and the plants, reptiles and animals that frequent these places. Num Pages: 160 pages, 77 photos and 40 information boxes, colour throughout. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 286 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
Rivers, canals and Britain's glorious waterways are championed and admired at every opportunity. They are the subject of countless photos, television programmes and books - and are places to visit and enjoy whenever considering a walk in the countryside. Sadly, not so the humble ditch; yet they are the all-important capillaries supplying the veins of the UK's far more visual watercourses. As well as having a practical farming purpose and being important in preventing flooding, ditches are an essential habitat for many species of flora and fauna. In no way a dry riverbed of hard facts, A Year in a Ditch is informative and a source of knowledge to anyone interested in exploring the delights of this vital habitat. The book is full of relevant quirky notes and obscure snippets, the fanciful and factual; old wives' tales; quotations and snippets of poetry.Ditches are an integral part of some very bizarre sports and pastimes indeed and there are even suggestions as to how one can actually dine out in a ditch!A Year in a Ditch will be a wonderful read for anyone wishing to know more about the 500,000 kilometres of these often-neglected waterways that have threaded their way through the British countryside for millennia.
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
295g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849951647
SKU
V9781849951647
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About J. C. Jeremy Hobson
Jeremy is a writer and author and a member of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists. He is well-known for his numerous magazine articles and has over 30 books published. Praise for the author:* It is all here, and a fascinating read it is... Alan Titchmarsh* ... informative and interesting... Farmer's Weekly* ... will entertain and tantalise in equal measures. Shooting Gazette
Reviews for A Year in a Ditch
'...this fascinating book...with its secrets and history of ditches, is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the countryside. Having read the book, I can now admit to have been looking at ditches in a completely different way. Hobson's words will encourage you to go out and play nature detective, either by yourself or with family and friends. I must commend Hobson for his insight into the fascinating watery world of a ditch and allowing me to relive some childhood memories'. Dumfries and Galloway Life
'...loaded with history facts and cultural references it's just downright interesting. There are heaps of facts and charm in equal measure in this fascinating slim volume'. Fat Birder
'Ditches of course are places flora and fauna just love and so will you after reading this fascinating book...Jeremy's book is a must and also for people who like to forage for food as he provides handy tips and recipes too'. Burnley Express
- '...a highly informative and entertaining description of the uses, history and construction of the humble ditches. ... A Year in a Ditch is remarkably well researched and illustrated, written in a compelling yet relaxed manner. ...will provide a new perspective to your appreciation of a singular aspect of the countryside that surrounds us'. Ileach
`…very nice book… get ready, because you will be surprised.’ Walter Belis
`…demonstrates that the humble ditch is fascinating and important in its own right… you’ll never look at a `boring old ditch’ the same way again!’ The Weekly News
'...loaded with history facts and cultural references it's just downright interesting. There are heaps of facts and charm in equal measure in this fascinating slim volume'. Fat Birder
'Ditches of course are places flora and fauna just love and so will you after reading this fascinating book...Jeremy's book is a must and also for people who like to forage for food as he provides handy tips and recipes too'. Burnley Express
- '...a highly informative and entertaining description of the uses, history and construction of the humble ditches. ... A Year in a Ditch is remarkably well researched and illustrated, written in a compelling yet relaxed manner. ...will provide a new perspective to your appreciation of a singular aspect of the countryside that surrounds us'. Ileach
`…very nice book… get ready, because you will be surprised.’ Walter Belis
`…demonstrates that the humble ditch is fascinating and important in its own right… you’ll never look at a `boring old ditch’ the same way again!’ The Weekly News