THE RIVER HOBBLER'S APPRENTICE: MEMORIES OF WORKING THE SEVERN AND WYE
Written by Alan Butt
Published by The History Press
in 2010
ISBN: 9780752451381
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- RIVERS
- WYE VALLEY
THE RIVER HOBBLER'S APPRENTICE: MEMORIES OF WORKING THE SEVERN AND WYE
Written by Alan Butt.
Stock no. 1329715
1st.
2010.
Softcover.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A vivid insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler, a unique trade and one which he learnt at the end of its days. The river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. Cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780752451381. Spine faded to rear edge. Slight rubbing to cover edges. Minor crease to vertical edge of prelims. Contents clean.
Front cover
Contents
- Scrumpy and My Julie
- Rabbits and His Majesty's Mail
- Gypsy Zac and Jack
- Willow, Mud and Uncle Tom
- A Plate of Elvers
- Beloved Pansy Hancock
- Salmon, Shad and Simple Nunk
- Big Bulls and Carrots
- Fishcakes and Mavis Stokes
- Pigs and Parties
- Ganders and Cider Apples
- A Sailor's Life For Me
- Turkeys and Christmas Trees
- Appendix - Chronology of Seasons for the River Hobbler