Hunt for the Shadow Wolf [Us Edition]: The Lost History of Wolves in Britain and the Myths and Stories That Surround Them

"Terrific, life-lit moments come howling out of Hunt for the Shadow Wolf."--The Telegraph "One of the most remarkable figures in British conservation."--The Observer "There have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best."--The Spectator "[Derek Gow is] a wry, profane truth teller who is equal parts yeoman farmer, historical ecologist, and pirate."--Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager and Crossings Renowned rewilder Derek Gow has a dream: that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain as it has already returned elsewhere. As Derek worked to reintroduce the beaver, he began to hear stories of the wolf, both real and mythical, and his fascination with this creature grew. With increasing curiosity, Derek started to piece together fragments of information, stories and artefacts to reveal a shadowy creature that first walked proud through these lands and then was hunted to extinction as coexistence turned to fear, hatred - and domination. What Derek came to