The Compleat Angler: Or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation (A Modern Library E-Book)Random House Publishing Group, 1 nov 2000 - 464 pagina's An immediate success when if was first published in 1653, Walton's classic celebrtion of the joys of fishing continues to captivate anglers and nature lovers with its timeless advice and instruction. Originally cast in the form of a dialogue between an experienced angler named Piscator and his pupil Viator, the book details methods for catching, eating, and savoring all varieties of fish, from the common chub to the lordly salmon. More than an engaging guide to the subtle intricacies of the sport, Walton's reflective treatise is a graceful portrait of rural England that extols the pleasures of country life. 'The Compleat Angler is not about how to fish but about how to be,' said novelist Thomas McGuane. '[Walton] spoke of an amiable mortality and rightness on the earth that has been envied by his readers for three hundred years.' |
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THE SECOND | 47 |
THE THIRD | 57 |
CHAP IVObservations of the NATURE and BREEDING of | 64 |
More Directions how to fish for and how to make | 81 |
THE FOURTH | 89 |
Observations of the UMBER or GRAYLING | 125 |
Observations of the LUCE or PIKE with | 137 |
Observations of the EEL and other Fish that | 181 |
Observations of the BARBEL and Directions | 190 |
CHAP XVObservations of the GUDGEON the RUFFE | 196 |
Of RoACH and DACE and how to fish for them | 211 |
Of the MINNow or PENK of the LOACH | 223 |
CHAP XXOf FishPonds and how to order them | 233 |
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ANGLE FOR A TROUT | 253 |
THE FIRST | 266 |
Observations of the CARP with Directions how | 153 |
CHAP XObservations of the BREAM and Directions to catch | 163 |
Observations of the TENCH and Advice how | 171 |
LINNAEAN ARRANGEMENT OF THE FISH | 361 |
CoMMENDATORY VERSEs | 391 |
Overige edities - Alles bekijken
The Compleat Angler: or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation Izaak Walton,Charles Cotton Fragmentweergave - 1996 |
The Complete Angler,: Or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation, Edward Jesse,Charles Cotton,Izaak Walton Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2016 |
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