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    The Great British River: A guide to our waterways and river wildlife

    The Great British River by Perks, Jack;

    A guide to our waterways and river wildlife

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    Estimated delivery time: In stock at the publisher, but not at Prospero's office. Delivery time approx. 3-5 weeks.
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    Why don't you give exact delivery time?

    Delivery time is estimated on our previous experiences. We give estimations only, because we order from outside Hungary, and the delivery time mainly depends on how quickly the publisher supplies the book. Faster or slower deliveries both happen, but we do our best to supply as quickly as possible.

    Product details:

    • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
    • Date of Publication 16 April 2026

    • ISBN 9781399413985
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages176 pages
    • Size 244x186x12 mm
    • Weight 560 g
    • Language
    • Illustrations Colour photography throughout
    • 696

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    Short description:

    From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers, and the plethora of wildlife that calls them home.

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    Long description:

    From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers and the wildlife that calls them home.

    Our rivers are home to some of Britain's most iconic species, including brown trout, mayfly, kingfisher and otter, and for centuries they have provided us with a place to explore and relax. Not only do they provide a habitat for wildlife, they're also a crucial resource for drinking water, farming and transportation. However, a combination of relentless pollution, failing water management and climate change have had a devastating effect. There are currently no rivers in the UK with a 'good' ecological status, threatening the species that depend on them to survive.

    In The Great British River, freshwater specialist Jack Perks explores the fundamentals of our rivers: the habitats they supply, how they transform on the journey from source to estuary, and why certain species are suited to them. Discover ways to enjoy your local waterways and wildlife, as well as what can be done to help protect them.

    Beautifully illustrated with colour photography of some of our most vital rivers and the species that live in and around them, this accessible book is a celebration of the British river, and a call to action to conserve this precious habitat.

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