October Book Club: Ring of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

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Tue, 28 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

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822 E River Dr, Davenport, IA 52803-5735, United States | Davenport, IA

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**OCTOBER'S PICK - Ring of Bright Water: A Trilogy by Gavin Maxwell**
While touring the Iraqi marshes, Gavin Maxwell was captivated by an otter and became a devoted advocate of and spokesman for the species. Maxwell moved to a remote house in the Scottish Highlands, co-habiting there with three otters and living an idyllic and isolated life—until fate, fame, and fire conspired against him.
This volume weaves together the Scottish otter stories from Maxwell’s three non-fiction books, Ring of Bright Water, The Rocks Remain, and Raven Meet Thy Brother—and includes his beautifully expressive illustrations. Ring of Bright Water: A Trilogy stands as a lasting tribute to a man, his work, and his passion for another species.
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Missed October's Book Club? Check out November's Pick - Ding: The Life of Jay Norwood Darling by David Lendt
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