Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
Gavin Maxwell

Born: July 15, 1914
Died: September 7, 1969 (aged 55)
Bio: Gavin Maxwell FRSL, FIAL, FZS, FRGS was a Scottish naturalist and author, best known for his nonfiction writing and his work with otters. He wrote the book Ring of Bright Water about how he brought an otter back from Iraq and raised it in Scotland.
Known for:
- Ring of Bright Water (1960)
- Harpoon at a Venture (1952)
- Raven seek thy brother (1968)
- The House of Elrig (1965)
- A reed shaken by the wind (1957)







