Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Water-Life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers

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Henry Williamson

Tarka the Otter

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His Joyful Water-Life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers

Henry Williamson

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Limnology (freshwater); Wildlife: mammals; The Earth: natural history general

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""Tarka the Otter"" is a masterpiece of nature writing that offers a vivid and unsentimental portrayal of the life of an otter in the wild. Set in the lush river valleys of Devon, the narrative follows Tarka from his birth through his many adventures and struggles for survival against the backdrop of the changing seasons. Henry Williamson employs a poetic and meticulously detailed prose style to immerse the reader in the ""Country of the Two Rivers""-the Taw and the Torridge.

The work is renowned for its profound empathy for the natural world and its stark realism regarding the predator-prey relationship. As Tarka navigates the dangers of his environment, including the relentless pursuit of the otter hounds, the book explores themes of freedom, instinct, and the cycle of life and death. Beyond its appeal as a story of animal life, ""Tarka the Otter"" is celebrated for its evocative descriptions of the English landscape and its contribution to the tradition of British wildlife literature. It remains a poignant exploration of the beauty and brutality of the natural world, capturing the essence of a creature whose existence is intimately tied to the rhythms of the water.

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By: Henry Williamson
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9781026029244
ISBN 10: 1026029244
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active