THE SALMON: ITS LIFE STORY. By W.J.M. Menzies.

1925 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxii,211. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Dark blue cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

A detailed account of the life history of salmon by the then Inspector of salmon fisheries of Scotland". For a considerable number of years now I have had probably as many opportunities as any one, and more than most people, of observing the fish in its various stages of life, and of attempting to elucidate the problems it presents. I have endeavoured to make [this book] an accurate record of facts as they appear to me". Chapters include: Introduction; Spawning; Kelts; Smolts; Grilse; Spring salmon; Summer salmon; Previously spawned salmon; Migrations in the sea; Condition; The possibility of local and season 'races'.