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Confessions of a Poacher
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025363073
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Confessions of a Poacher offers a captivating and detailed look into the clandestine life of a rural outlaw in the British countryside. Through a series of gripping narratives, the work explores the art and craft of poaching, from the silent tracking of game to the clever evasion of gamekeepers. It is far more than a simple account of illegal hunting; it is an immersive exploration of the natural world and the deep-seated instincts of those who live in close harmony with it.
The book vividly portrays the social and environmental landscape of the era, highlighting the tension between landed gentry and the common woodsman. With its rich descriptions of the nocturnal forest and the behavior of wild creatures, the narrative serves as both a manual of forgotten woodcraft and a poignant reflection on a vanishing way of life. John Watson skillfully captures the spirit of independence and the profound knowledge of nature that defined the traditional poacher. Readers will find themselves drawn into a world where survival depends on wits, patience, and an intimate understanding of the land's secrets.
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