A HISTORY OF CARP FISHING. By Kevin Clifford.
1992 1st edition. 4to (205 x 260mm). Ppviii,232. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, upper board titled in gilt, spine untitled. 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
46551
| Author | Clifford (Kevin). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 46551 |
| ISBN | 1874776008 / 1874776008. |
| Book Description | Author's copy in a different binding to most copies seen. Standard copies of this book were bound in plain green, untitled boards. This copy has been re-bound in slightly different green boards with the title stamped in gilt on the upper board. The board |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1992 |
| Publisher | Published by the author. |
| Place | Sandholme Publishing, North Humberside. |