A fascinating journey into the extraordinary world of the king of fish: the salmon. This beautiful book explores the natural history of this most mysterious of fishes. Michael Wigan explores the life cycle of the salmon, weaving his own experiences & stories of salmon fishing & spotting into an evocative narrative. Crucially, he addresses the pressing matter of conservation issues & human management, which in the past has led to fast decreasing populations. History suggests it is the pressure of human development which has narrowed down the survival zone of the salmon, & the author questions whether we can go on altering natural systems & freshwater rivers in order to make space for human populations, & do so in sync with fish needs. In his unique & passionate voice, the author transports us to another world
- his writing is beautifully evocative & his excitement for the salmon palpable throughout.