The Butterfly Isles : A Summer In Search Of Our Emperors And Admirals

Sue says about The Butterfly Isles: "“Reading this book inspired many happy butterfly hunting expeditions! It details Patrick Barkham’s search for all 59 species found in the British Isles. "

Butterflies animate our summers but the fifty-nine species found in the British Isles can be surprisingly elusive. Some bask unseen at the top of trees in London parks; others lurk at the bottom of damp bogs in Scotland. A few survive for months, while other ephemeral creatures only fly for three days. Several are virtually extinct. This bewitching book charts Patrick Barkham's quest to find each of them - from the Adonis Blue to the Dingy Skipper - in one unforgettable summer.

Wry, attentive, full of infectious delight and curiosity, written with a beautifully light touch, The Butterfly Isles is a classic of British nature writing.

Author: Barkham, Patrick (Y)
United Kingdom, Great Britain
Published on 3 May 2018 by GRANTA BOOKS in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 304 pages
130 x 197 x 35 | 298g