{"product_id":"return-to-the-river-1942-roderick-haig-brown","title":"Vintage Fishing \u0026 Natural History — Return to the River (1942) — Roderick L. Haig-Brown | Illustrated Chinook Salmon Story","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"207\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"228\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eReturn to the River\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books that sits beautifully between nature writing and narrative nonfiction. Roderick Haig-Brown follows the life cycle of a great Chinook salmon, tracing its journey from river to sea and back again with the eye of a naturalist and the pace of a storyteller. It is a book for readers who love rivers, fish, field observation, and the quieter side of sporting literature. This 1942 Collins London copy retains its striking fish dust jacket, with visible wear and losses that honestly show its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"759\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"761\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover book with dust jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 5 x 1 in.\u003cbr data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"840\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth boards, paper dust jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish-brown cloth boards; cream and black illustrated jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"968\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collins, 48 Pall Mall, London\u003cbr data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942\u003cbr data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural History \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-fishing-and-hunting-books\" title=\" Fishing \"\u003eFishing \u003c\/a\u003eLiterature \/ River Writing\u003cbr data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 191 pages\u003cbr data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN shown; copyright 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942 Collins Clear-Type Press edition\u003cbr data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1301\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present; heavily worn with chips and tears\u003cbr data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrations by Charles DeFeo\u003cbr data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift inscription dated Nov. 11th, 1942 on front endpaper\u003cbr data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003eTitle Page:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1520\"\u003eReturn to the River: A Story of the Chinook Run\u003c\/em\u003e by Roderick L. Haig-Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003cbr data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003ePositives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1658\"\u003e• Dust jacket is still present, which adds a lot of visual appeal\u003cbr data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e• Hardcover boards appear sound beneath the jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003e• Interior text pages look readable and generally clean\u003cbr data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e• Title page and contents pages are present\u003cbr data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e• Illustrated plates and fish artwork are present\u003cbr data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003e• Binding appears intact in the photos\u003cbr data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003e• Nice period inscription dated 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2039\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2039\"\u003e• Dust jacket has significant chipping and paper loss, especially at corners, spine ends, and lower front panel\u003cbr data-end=\"2156\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003e• Jacket shows edge tears, creasing, rubbing, and overall age toning\u003cbr data-end=\"2227\" data-start=\"2224\"\u003e• Jacket spine is worn and split-looking at edges\u003cbr data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2276\"\u003e• Pages show age toning throughout\u003cbr data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e• Some wear visible at board edges and spine ends\u003cbr data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e• Gift inscription on front endpaper: “Many Happy Returns of your Birthday. Nov 11th 1942”\u003cbr data-end=\"2461\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003e• Light scattered speckling\/age marks visible on some pages and jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003e• Sold as pictured—please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2620\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2703\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear.\u003cbr data-end=\"2730\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3030\" data-start=\"2812\"\u003e• Front endpaper carries a 1942 gift inscription\u003cbr data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003e• Jacket flap text describes the book as the life history of one of the great Chinook salmon of Columbia\u003cbr data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2967\"\u003e• No ISBN shown, which is expected for this period edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"3032\"\u003eAbout the Author: Roderick L. Haig-Brown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3330\" data-start=\"3076\"\u003eRoderick Haig-Brown is a beloved name in fishing and nature writing, known for blending close observation with graceful, readable prose. His books appeal to anglers, collectors of sporting literature, and readers who simply love well-written river books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3409\" data-start=\"3332\"\u003eA lovely old river book for the reader who would rather be near moving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003cbr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. 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