FISHING. By George Clifford. With drawings by Bernard Venables. Compass Book No. 6.

.# 1948 1st edition. Small 8vo (130 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w drawings by Bernard Venables, brief bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in black.

.# George Clifford "is instructive on how to choose tackle and keep it in good order, what bait to use, and the tactics needed to catch every variety of fish in British lakes, rivers and coastal waters". "An introductory book for the young beginner". Compass Books No. 6. Chapters include:- In the tackle shop; Fishermen's deceits; By the waterside; Gudgeon; Dace; Bream; Carp; Tench; Rudd; Chub; Barbel; Roach; Perch; Pike; Trout; Grayling; You may catch an eel; Saltwater fishing; Make do and mend; Tenderfin's luck.