Taming the Flood by Jeremy Purseglove

Taming the Flood by Jeremy Purseglove

Exquisitely written Sunday Times Beautifully written and magnificently illustrated with photographs, line drawings and maps, this book serves both as a celebration of the richness of the British countryside, and as a warning of the legacy of loss and destruction we could so easily leave to future generations.

‘His original determination remains the driving force of this compelling bookMr Purseglove’s mission was to show why rivers really matter to England and how our wetlands are a vital part of the natural scene. His descriptions are wonderfully accurate, his writing captivating and his enthusiasm catching. On any level, it’s a good read, but, as a call to action, it’s outstanding […] It is his love of the subject, his deep knowledge and poetic insight that wins us from the very first page.’ John Selwyn Gummer, Country Life magazine

‘Taming the Flood most deserves its status as a classic […] for its evocation of place […] the descriptions of wetlands are exquisitely written. This fine book calls for, and takes, a longer view.’ The Sunday Times

Praise for the previous edition:

‘Jeremy Purseglove has a gift that is increasingly rare in these days of scientific specialisation – of joining practical wisdom about working with nature and the land to an imaginative appreciation of their place in our history and culture.’ Richard Mabey

‘A most authoritative book which appears at a very appropriate time. It will give rise to new attitudes in an extremely important aspect of conservation, and new hope to those who are fighting for a more enlightened approach to wetlands.’ Sir Peter Scott

‘Written with passion and scholarship, Taming the Flood is not only about landscapes – ranging from the secret brooks of Shakespeare country to the windswept Norfolk marshes – but also combines ecology, history, literature and politics in order to explain why our rivers and wetlands matter and the ways in which they are under threat.’ Tony Soper

Jeremy Purseglove helped to pioneer a new approach to the way we manage our rivers, having worked as an environmentalist in the water industry for over a decade. Taming the Flood, first published in 1988, is based on his personal experience and on the research he did for a television series, which he also presented. In 1989 he left the water industry to join an engineering consultancy. In this capacity he worked in the UK and throughout the world integrating civil engineering schemes with the environment. He lives in Cambridge.

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ISBN 13	9780008129354
ISBN 10	0008129355
Title	Taming the Flood
Author	Jeremy Purseglove
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2015-07-30
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.