River Keeper: The Life of William James Lunn is a biographical account of the life of William James Lunn, a renowned river keeper who spent his life working on the River Test in Hampshire, England. The book is written by John Waller Hills and provides a detailed insight into the life and work of Lunn, who is considered to be one of the greatest river keepers of all time.The book begins by introducing Lunn and his family background. It then goes on to describe his early life, his education, and his first job as an apprentice river keeper. The author then delves into Lunn's career, describing his work on the River Test and his methods for maintaining the river and its fish population.The book also explores Lunn's personal life, including his marriage, his relationship with his children, and his hobbies outside of work. Throughout the book, the author provides anecdotes and stories that give readers a glimpse into Lunn's character and personality.One of the key themes of the book is Lunn's passion for his work and his dedication to preserving the River Test. The author describes Lunn's efforts to protect the river from pollution and overfishing, as well as his work to improve the river's habitat for fish.Overall, River Keeper: The Life of William James Lunn is a fascinating biography that provides a detailed look at the life and work of a legendary river keeper. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fishing, conservation, or the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
