TALES OF THE OLD WOODLANDERS. By Valerie Porter.

1994 1st edition. 4to (200 x 270mm). Pp192. Colour and b/w illustrations by Phil Murphy. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Evocative and often humorous stories, in their own words, from those who lived and worked in the woods in the old days when quality and skills were valued, and there was time for wildlife and wonder as well as work". Contents include: Sid Kingshott - Woodman; George and Dick Qinnell - Jack and Master of all trades; The Betteridges of Astolat - fence makers; George May - Hurdle Maker; Bert Winchester - The Birdman; Peter Brown - New Forest Craftsman... plus many others.