CATCHING TROUT. By T.H. Barnes.
ND (1944) 1st edition. Small 8vo (126 x 188mm). Pp111. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 33 pen and ink sketches by Joy Barnes. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt.
The first printing does not carry a date of publication but the author's foreword is dated 1st January, 1944. A basic beginner's guide to trout fishing with attractive illustrations by the author's wife, Joy Barnes. "This book was originally intended for young people only, between the age of ten to sixteen years, but as I have gone on with it, it has become clear that a learner of any age would require to know the elementary facts I have discussed in it." "An elementary book." (Hampton). Chapters include:- Giving you the idea; Equipment; Casting; Wet-fly fishing; Dry-fly fishing; Striking, playing, netting a trout; Habits of trout; General information.
The first printing does not carry a date of publication but the author's foreword is dated 1st January, 1944. A basic beginner's guide to trout fishing with attractive illustrations by the author's wife, Joy Barnes. "This book was originally intended for young people only, between the age of ten to sixteen years, but as I have gone on with it, it has become clear that a learner of any age would require to know the elementary facts I have discussed in it." "An elementary book." (Hampton). Chapters include:- Giving you the idea; Equipment; Casting; Wet-fly fishing; Dry-fly fishing; Striking, playing, netting a trout; Habits of trout; General information.
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Book Code
38237
| Author | Barnes (Thomas Harold). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 38237 |
| ISBN | B00GRFJGCA. |
| Book Description | Fading and staining to boards, spine darkened, name to end-papers. A poor reading copy. Lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1944 |
| Publisher | Herbert Jenkins. |
| Place | London. |