Books by Sir John William Fortescue

The Story of a Red Deer

Book by Fortescue, John W.

The Story of a Red Deer

One of the most famous animal stories ever written, this book follows the life of a stag from birth to his last gallant run before the hounds. It reflects the changing seasons on Exmoor, and it speaks with deep and affectionate perception of the wild creatures that live there.

The Story of a Red Deer

The Story of a Red Deer

This is the life-story of an Exmoor stag and the landscape and other wildlife around him. Characters abound, from foxes and weasels to salmon and greyhens, but the central thread is the tale of a deer from a little calf to a fine, mature stag - a lord of the herd.