The River Hobbler's Apprentice by Alan Butt
The rivers Severn and Wye were once home to many now long-forgotten crafts and skills. Alan Butt provides a vivid insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler - tasks included catching salmon and elvers, rabbiting, cleaning barrels and castrating piglets to name just a few. This is a dual story in which the author seamlessly blends memories of the time he spent alongside hobblers during his youth with the life stories of other river hobblers. A captivating book!