The first edition of this book rapidly topped the list of bestsellers and has continued to sell well, turning up in places as far away as German schloses, Brisbane bedsides and Canadian log cabins! This latest edition brings the story of biting midges up-to-date with new material on the Highland midge, its biology and why it bites. Written in a highly readable but informed way, it describes how and why the midge plays such a dominant role in the ecology and human culture of the Highlands, not least in keeping the worst of human depredations under control. This work is illustrated with cartoons by BAX.
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'A well researched and readable account of this infamous insect's lifecycle and habits. Aptly illustrated by amusing cartoons.' The Scots Magazine 'Essential reading ... Dr Hendry is a man with a mission to tell the truth.' The Big Issue 'It's a rare book this, succeeding in being charming and scholarly at the same time' www.glasgowwestend.co.uk
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Dr George Hendry is a biologist and science writer. The origins of this book go back to a period in his university research when he retreated to an old house in the Highlands in a particularly midgy summer. He lives in Ross-shire.
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The book Midges In Scotland was very informative. It gave information about what a Midge is, how they bite, and why, the locations and types of Midges that there are.
It was more scientific than novel, but well written. I read it twice and shall read it again before my trip. I enjoyed it very much, and it is a good product for a good price.
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