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Ring of bright water

by Gavin Maxwell · 1960

Nature & Environment · ranked #27 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

A marvellous book about life in a West Highland seaboard cottage with two otters, Mijbil and Edal.

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The verdict

Category
Nature & Environment
First published
1960 · 1960s
Author
Gavin Maxwell
Standing
Recommended

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