The Tidal Thames
The History of a River and Its Fishes
Will be published approx. on 1. July 2026
248 pages
978-1-040-96771-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1979, The Tidal Thames discusses the history of Thames and the changes brought about by the expansion of London. It presents the results of Mr Wheeler's research into the return of fishes to the Thames from 1957.
The author's involvement with the survey of fishes between 1967 and 1973 coincided with the great clean-up of the Thames and the survey monitored the return of the fishes in numbers to the heart of London. The book provides to the readers for the first time a systematic and comprehensive account of the natural history of the fishes of the Thames and gives a unique and valuable account of the 'reclamation' of this great river.
The author's involvement with the survey of fishes between 1967 and 1973 coincided with the great clean-up of the Thames and the survey monitored the return of the fishes in numbers to the heart of London. The book provides to the readers for the first time a systematic and comprehensive account of the natural history of the fishes of the Thames and gives a unique and valuable account of the 'reclamation' of this great river.
Reviews / Votes
Review of the first publication:'...attractively illustrated and well-written volume...'
- John L. Cloudsley-Thompson, Environmental Conservation, Volume 7 Issue 4
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
75,60 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-96771-3 (9781040967713)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€185.50
Not yet published
Content
Introduction 1. The Tidal Thames 2. Pollution of the river and remedies 3. Fish and fisheries of the Tidal Thames 4. The return of fish to the Tidal Thames 5. Freshwater fishes 6. Migratory and estuarine fishes 7. Marine fishes 8. The promise for the future
