The Gamekeeper The Gamekeeper Portia Simpson Simon & Schuster2017Hardback366pp214x135mm 9781471159244 Product Code: 508837 Details As a child Portia Simpson was happiest outside – hunting birds’ nests, fishing in the river or racing pet snails – and in 2003 she became the first wo... DetailsBackDetailsAs a child Portia Simpson was happiest outside – hunting birds’ nests, fishing in the river or racing pet snails – and in 2003 she became the first woman in Scotland to qualify as a gamekeeper and wildlife manager. In this memoir, she describes her entry into a profession traditionally dominated by men, gives an insight into the humour and camaraderie of the world of gamekeeping, and conveys the beauty of the Hebridean landscape in which she worked.Read MoreRead Less publ £16.99now £6.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesScience & NatureNatural HistoryTagsBiography