Britain´S Freshwater Fishes

In these short illustrated guides, Dr Mark Everard, avid nature-watcher, angler and scientist, takes a dedicated look at three British freshwater fishes, the Silver Bream, Gudgeon and Ruffe. Though an integral part of aquatic ecosystems and well-known to anglers, these fish are often overlooked by the wider public as well as scientists. Each book is in three sections, first exploring the biology of the fish itself, including science written in accessible style, second discussing angling history and tips, and thirdly exploring the fish´s cultural connections, including etymology of the fish. A bibliography at the end of each guide directs the reader to additional resources.| The book is written in a style making it accessible to a broad readership. For those with specialist interest, it is supported with references that may be followed up. It fits with a series of books by the author dedicated to neglected fish species: Gudgeon, Silver Bream and Ruffe. The book will be of interest to...