THE BORDERS AND BEYOND: ARCTIC...CHEVIOT...TROPIC. By Abel Chapman, M.A.

1924 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 228mm). Ppxxii,489 + 3pp ads. Illustrated with 19 coloured painting (16 plates) by W.H. Riddell, 170 b/w drawings by the author in the text, b/w photographs, 2 fold-out maps. Black half-leather gilt.

Hunter, traveller, artist, observer and protector of wildlife, Abel Chapman (1851-1929) initiated the Sabi Game-Reserve in South Africa (now the Kruger National Park), saved the Spanish ibex from extinction, discovered the main breeding place of flamingoes in Europe and elucidated the burrowing habits of grouse in snow. Houxty, his Northumbrian home for many years, became a natural sanctuary for all kinds of wild things, and a focal point for naturalists. Some of his best ornithological work was done in Northumberland and his first book, "Bird-Life of the Borders", has been described as a classic of observation and field-work. Mostly wildfowl and gamebirds. Extensive section on the salmon, sea-trout and bull-trout of the North Tyne.