A HISTORY OF CARP FISHING. By Kevin Clifford.
1992 1st edition. 4to (205 x 260mm). Ppviii,232. B/w photographs, illustrations. Plain green boards. Errata slip laid in.
From the origins and introduction of carp to Britain, through the exciting developments of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. No-one could be better placed than Kevin Clifford to piece together this fascinating story. A great book. Chapters include: The origins and introduction of carp into Britain; Some early notable captures; Croxby Pond and Otto Overbeck; Cheshunt Reservoir; Mapperley Reservoir; Dagenham Lake; Redmire Pool; Billing Aquadrome; The Peterborough Electricity cut; Nothing new under the sun; A history of carp tackle; Wadhurst; Stoneham and contemporary times.
From the origins and introduction of carp to Britain, through the exciting developments of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. No-one could be better placed than Kevin Clifford to piece together this fascinating story. A great book. Chapters include: The origins and introduction of carp into Britain; Some early notable captures; Croxby Pond and Otto Overbeck; Cheshunt Reservoir; Mapperley Reservoir; Dagenham Lake; Redmire Pool; Billing Aquadrome; The Peterborough Electricity cut; Nothing new under the sun; A history of carp tackle; Wadhurst; Stoneham and contemporary times.
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Book Code
37077
| Author | Clifford (Kevin). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 37077 |
| ISBN | 1874776008 / 9781874776000. |
| Book Description | Very good clean copy from the library of Barrie Rickards with his name to the half-title. Errata sheet laid in. Spine-faded and slightly used dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1992 |
| Publisher | Published by the author. |
| Place | Sandholme Publishing, North Humberside. |