THE RIVER TWEED. By John Richard Thackrah.

1980 1st edition. 8vo (180 x 233mm). Ppviii, 128. B/w photographs, bibliography, end-paper maps. Buff boards, spine titled in gilt.

A journey along the 97 miles of landscape through which the River Tweed flows, from the source near Moffat to the coast at Berwick and beyond. For parts of this journey the river forms the border between England and Scotland, the scenes of many raids and wars over the centuries, the many castles along this route bear witness to this turbulent history. Today, however, the river runs peacefully through a largley unspoilt landscape which provides a haven for all kinds of wildlife, and above all a popular river for salmon and trout fishing. Chapters include - The scope of the story; Climate and geology; Archaeology and population; Industry; Leisure and recreation; Source to Peebles; Peebles to Selkirk; Slekirk to Melrose; Melrose to Kelso; Kelso to Coldstream; Coldstream to Berwick; Berwick on Tweed.