TIDE'S ENDING. By 'B.B.' Illustrated by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford, F.R.S.A., A.R.C.A. 1980 2nd edition.

(1950) 1980 2nd edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxii,244. B/w plates and illustrations by the author. Grey-brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Wildfowling is the last great sport where man and bird, wind and water come together in a unique experience. No one captures the magic of the saltings and marshes, the majesty of dawn and the shining peace of evening better than 'BB'". Most certainly one of BB's finest and most collectible books. Chapters include: Introduction; 'Back again'; Beginner's gun; The joy of the game; Field work; Night work; A night under the moon; Curlew Bay; Up river; The island loch; The laird's island; The Moss; Sea lavender land; Early days; The unquiet spirit; The hounds of heaven; The upper reaches; Solway side; The inland fowler; Shooting party; Wildfowling in Ireland; Lone Lindisfarne; The wild grey geese of Kirkconnon; The life and habits of wildfowl; Butterfly weather; Dull but necessary; The first star.