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Gavin Maxwell FRSL FZS FRGS (15 July 1914 – 7 September 1969) was a British naturalist and author, best known for his non-fiction writing and his work with otters. He became most famous for Ring of Bright Water (1960) and its sequels, which described his experiences raising Iraqi and West African otters on the west coast of Scotland.
Jul 14, 2014 · Gavin Maxwell loads a harpoon: he wrote about bagging basking sharks in his book 'Harpoon at a Venture' Getty Images Gavin Maxwell's bitter legacy: Was the otter man the wildlife champion
Jul 11, 2024 · Gavin Maxwell (born July 15, 1914, Elrig, near Mochrum, Wigtown, Scot.—died Sept. 6, 1969, Inverness, Inverness) was a Scottish author and naturalist.. Maxwell was educated at Stowe School and the University of Oxford, then became a freelance journalist, though ornithology remained his special interest.
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Aug 16, 2023 · Gavin Maxwell, a Scottish writer, naturalist, and adventurer, embarked on a unique journey that transcended the boundaries of conventional literature. Born on July 15, 1914 in Elrig, Wigtownshire, Maxwell's life was marked by a profound love for the natural world and a commitment to preserving its treasures.
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Gavin Maxwell. Gavin Maxwell lived from 15 July 1914 to 7 September 1969. He was a naturalist and author, best known for his work with otters. His most popular book was Ring of Bright Water, published in 1960. This described how he brought an otter back from Iraq and raised it in Scotland. The otter, Mijbil, was eventually identified as a ...
On 15 July 1914, the Scottish naturalist and author Gavin Maxwell was born. He was best known for his best-selling novel Ring of Bright Water.
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Jul 4, 2014 · A hundred years ago on July 15 1914 the wayward genius and troubled spirit Gavin Maxwell was born. Chaotically eccentric and mildly bipolar, he was to become the author of the nature writing ...
