Book Reviews
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“He is a man of ambition writing of his pioneering commitment to deer farming. No-one can fail to sympathise with the massive setback endured when his breeding herd had to be slaughtered because of a threatened epidemic of tuberculosis. Not only was there no government compensation at that time but it also turned out that not one of his deer had been infected.”
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“the author provides a considerable amount of fascinating Scottish history…. The book is thought-provoking . It should be read not only by those with an interest in wild and farmed deer, but also by those concerned with the economic, social and political aspects of food production… a fascinating book”
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“Proving the viability of farming deer has tested Dr Fletcher’s enthusiasm and dedication to the limit, and the triumphs and disasters make gripping reading.”
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“Fletcher's Game is a compulsive read…a must for deer lovers and food fanatics alike”
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“….extraordinarily moving…. Fletcher's Game should be compulsory reading for all civil servants and ministers…”
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“A compelling and humorous autobiography”