Jack Watkins tells the tale of what might have been a simple tale of nature, but which became a phenomenon both on page and on screen.
In the 21st century, the cameraman, both still and moving, has taken the place of the writer as the most trusted observer of wildlife. However, in the days before sophisticated photography and documentary film-making were possible, the pen was still king, which is why, on first publication in 1927, Tarka the Otter was immediately hailed…
