ARMSTRONG, Robin THE PAINTED STREAM. A River Warden's Life , London: Bellew, 1985.

Illustrated by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine./Very Good. 0460047027 Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition. Some foxing inside dustjacket cover, but definitely no foxing on the front of the dustjacket or on the book. 160pp, including Notes on the Paintings. With frontispiece, double-page map of the area, 26 full-page watercolours and 7 in the text of really delightful pictures of the fish and wildlife, plus numerous pencil sketches by the author whose job is to look after two of the most beautiful small rivers in England, the Tavy and the Walkham in Devon. Robin's often amusing accounts of tracking down and foiling the poachers who prey on the lucrative fish. His job allows him to pursue his other career as a wildlife artist. The pictures and text describe life and incident along the rivers, and the local characters he meets. Superbly illustrated. A really lovely book for anyone who loves fishing and nature. (11¾"h x 7½"w) (28.5cms x 18.5cms) approx. (Book ref. 7201)  £17.50

The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column.

Click here to order

Back to search