Puffin modern classics tarka the otter paperback international edition september 5 1995 by henry williamson author visit amazons henry williamson page find all the books read about the author and more see search results for this author are you an author learn about author central henry williamson author 46 out of 5 stars 61 ratings see all formats and editions hide . A puffin book stories that last a lifetime puffin modern classics are relaunched under a new logo a puffin book there are 20 titles to collect in the series listed below all with exciting new covers and child friendly endnotes tarka the otter is the classic story. Tarka the otter is the classic story of an otter living in the devonshire countryside which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otters own eyes the storys atmosphere and detail make it easy to see why tarka has become one of the best loved creatures in world literature. Tarka the otter is no work of fiction its a true story this is what makes it a great nature book henry williamson devoted years of his life to tramp around the devon countryside tracking otters observing them making detailed notes on their behaviour and often sleeping rough the result is a wonderful account not only of generations of