Hunt for the Shadow Wolf
The lost history of wolves in Britain and the myths and stories that surround them
2024·256 pages·Nonfiction
“[Derek Gow is] a wry, profane truth teller who is equal parts yeoman farmer, historical ecologist, and pirate.”
— Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager and Crossings
“Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.”
— Isabella Tree, author of Wilding
“There have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.”
— The Spectator
“Terrific, life-lit moments come howling out of Hunt for the Shadow Wolf.”
— The Telegraph
“Gow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.”
— The Guardian
“One of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.”
— The Observer
Hunt for the Shadow Wolf
The lost history of wolves in Britain and the myths and stories that surround them
Year
2024
Pages
256
Type
Nonfiction
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Praise
“[Derek Gow is] a wry, profane truth teller who is equal parts yeoman farmer, historical ecologist, and pirate.”
— Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager and Crossings
“Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.”
— Isabella Tree, author of Wilding
“There have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.”
— The Spectator
“Terrific, life-lit moments come howling out of Hunt for the Shadow Wolf.”
— The Telegraph
“Gow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.”
— The Guardian
“One of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.”
— The Observer
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