KEEPER OF THE STREAM: THE LIFE OF A RIVER AND ITS TROUT FISHERY. By Frank Sawyer. Arranged by Wilson Stephens, Editor of "The Field". Foreword by Sir Grimwood Mears, K.C.I.E. First edition.
1952 1st edition. 8vo (144 x 230mm). Ppx,214. B/w frontispiece photograph. Binding A. Blue cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt on red panel.
This is Frank Sawyer's famous account of his experience as head keeper on the Officers Fishing Association waters on the Wiltshire Avon. Contents include: Foreword by Sir Grimwood Mears; The man and the river, by Wilson Stephens; Life in the valley; The water; The trout; Regeneration; Wild fish; Fly and nymph; Mayfly and after; Deception; The human element; Conversation pieces; Interlopers; The arch enemy; Weed and water; Suspected parties.
This is Frank Sawyer's famous account of his experience as head keeper on the Officers Fishing Association waters on the Wiltshire Avon. Contents include: Foreword by Sir Grimwood Mears; The man and the river, by Wilson Stephens; Life in the valley; The water; The trout; Regeneration; Wild fish; Fly and nymph; Mayfly and after; Deception; The human element; Conversation pieces; Interlopers; The arch enemy; Weed and water; Suspected parties.
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52896
| Author | Sawyer (Frank). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 52896 |
| ISBN | B001587126. |
| Book Description | Corner slightly bumped, spine faded, slight lean to spine, foxing to edges. Good copy, lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1952 |
| Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
| Place | London. |