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The Victorian Elver Wars - Time of Trial
Bill Hunt [younger brother of Old Cryptian Reg Hunt] has written a book entitled The Victorian Elver Wars - Time of Trial.
'In the last quarter of the 19th century a law was passed prohibiting fishing for the 'elver' on the lower Severn. This law came out of the blue - nobody had ever interfered with the ordinary person's fight to fish the elver before. This story is based around 'ordinary people' standing up against the power of those who impose such laws.' The reader is invited to judge for themselves as to the validity of this remarkable early attempt to conserve a species of fish and the uproar that followed. This story is all the more pertinent, as to-day; the year-on-year quantity of elvers caught in the Severn diminishes steadily, whilst 'officialdom' remains complacent as to the fate of this extraordinary animal. To purchase a copy of this book [U.K. £5.99 including postage - overseas price on request] contact :- Mr William Hunt, 12 Crypt Court, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0QB Telephone: 01452 302477 Email: Hunty@blueyonder.co.uk |
