Brian P. Martin

  • 12

    Catalog books

  • 8

    Works

  • 1993 to 2003

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Brian P. Martin writes with a steady, observant voice about rural life and the natural world. His Sporting Birds of Britain & Ireland presents field knowledge and patient attention to species and behaviour, while his Isis Reminiscence titles collect memory-rich scenes of village and country women, preserving ordinary lives with care.

Across these books Martin balances practical detail and anecdote: identification and habits for birdwatchers alongside conversational, domestic recollections from small communities. The result is modest, grounded work that privileges lived experience—clear-eyed notes on fauna and the rhythms of village life rather than grand narrative flourish.

Best Place To Start

More Tales of the Old Poachers

F & W Pubns • 2001 • standard commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Country reminiscences and village life • Collections of oral-style tales • Regional social history • Natural history of sporting birds

Genres and themes: Rural memoir • Local history • Folklore and oral tradition • Natural history

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy concise, anecdotal sketches of village life, local customs, and natural-history observations.

Start with the Isis Reminiscence volumes for interconnected village stories and consult the Sporting Birds book if you prefer nature-focused chapters.

Top Books To Start With

  1. More Tales of the Old Poachers

    F & W Pubns • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 192 pages.

  2. Tales of the Old Countrywomen (ISIS Reminiscence)

    Ulverscroft Large Print Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Tales of the Old Villagers (ISIS Reminiscence)

    ISIS Large Print Books • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 244 pages.

  4. Sporting Birds of Britain & Ireland

    David & Charles • 1993 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1993 • 256 pages.

  5. Country Talesold Gamekeeper (Country Tales)

    F & W Pubns • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 160 pages.

  6. Tales Old Gamekeeper

    F & W Pubns • 2001 • standard commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  7. More Tales of The Old Gamekeepers

    F & W Pubns • 1994 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 192 pages.

  8. Treasured Tales of the Countryside

    David & Charles PLC • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 320 pages.

  9. Tales Old Countrymen

    David & Charles • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 192 pages.

  10. Tales from the Country Pub

    Sterling Pub Co Inc • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 191 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • More Tales of the Old Poachers is the easier short commitment, while Tales of the Old Countrywomen (ISIS Reminiscence) asks for more reading time up front.
  • Tales of the Old Countrywomen (ISIS Reminiscence) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while More Tales of the Old Poachers leans later in the catalog.
  • Tales of the Old Villagers (ISIS Reminiscence) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from More Tales of the Old Poachers.

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