Midges in Scotland by George Hendry

Midges in Scotland by George Hendry

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Summary

An informative but very readable and amusing investigation into the various types of flying pest. This new edition includes more up-to-date information on the highland midge, its biology and why it bites. This book explains the midge's dominant role in ecology, and highland culture, and also how it keeps the worst human depredations under control.

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Midges in Scotland by George Hendry

The first edition of this book rapidly topped the list of bestsellers and has continued to sell well, turning up in places as far away as German schlosses, Brisbane bedsides and Canadian log cabins! This latest edition brings the story of biting midges up to date with new material on the Highland midge, its biology and why it bites. Written in a highly readable but informed way, it describes how and why the midge plays such a dominant role in the ecology and human culture of the Highlands, not least in keeping the worst of human depredations under control. Armed with this book, you should be able to enjoy the splendours of the Highland summer without quite so many bites! Illustrated with cartoons by BAX.

'Essential reading - Dr Hendry is a man with a mission to tell the truth'

* The Big Issue *

'Fascinating reading'

* The Observer *

Dr George Hendry is a biologist and science writer. The origins of this book go back to a period in his student days when he was besieged an old house in the Highlands during a particularly midgy summer. He lives in Rossshire.

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ISBN 13 9781841589381
ISBN 10 1841589381
Title Midges in Scotland
Author George Hendry
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2011-06-20
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.