In 'Creatures of the Night: A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain', Alfred Wellesley Rees takes readers on a journey through the nocturnal wildlife of Western Britain. From the majestic otters and their young playing in meadows, to the water-vole's life in a burrow by the riverbank, the book explores the habits and habitats of these creatures. With vivid descriptions of otter hunts and encounters with ferocious weasels, Rees brings the animals to life in his writing. The book is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, as seen through the eyes of an expert observer.

Reproduction of the original: Creatures of the Night by Alfred W. Rees