Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation

Peter Scott was a remarkable man who excelled in various fields, including writing, art, broadcasting, conservation, and sports. His life remains an inspiration to others, and this new biography charts his journey from a young boy to the co-founder of the World Wildlife Fund. It sheds light on his unpublished letters and papers, revealing his transformation from a passionate hunter to a fierce advocate for wildlife survival.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Quiller Publishing Ltd

Peter Scott was a remarkable individual who led an extraordinary life. He was a writer, artist, broadcaster, conservationist, and sportsman, excelling in all of his chosen fields. The primary reason why his life continues to inspire others more than thirty years after his death is his remarkable ability to excel in all of them. Peter brought a restless energy, boundless enthusiasm, integrity, and determination to his chosen fields. This new biography charts his life, from the young boy growing up in the shadow of his famous father to the co-founder of the World Wildlife Fund and a significant international figure in wildlife conservation. Along the way, he became a passionate wildfowler, an internationally renowned artist, Olympic medal winner, wartime hero, British national glider champion, and popular broadcaster who was heavily involved in the development of natural history programs at the BBC. The book draws in part upon previously unpublished letters and papers discovered in his home during preparations to open it to the public, shedding new light on some of the events that transformed a passionate hunter of wild geese into the most fervent champion for their survival.

With the ongoing crisis of global warming and the threat of mass extinction of wildlife across the globe, Peter's story serves as a vivid reminder of the challenges we face and the losses we stand to endure. His remarkable journey reminds us of the potential for individuals to make a difference and create a positive impact on the world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846893643