SALMON, TROUT and CHARR OF THE WORLD: A FISHERMAN'S NATURAL HISTORY. By Rupert Watson.

1999 1st edition. 4to (194 x 253mm). Pp312. Colour photographs, maps, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"This book explains the origins, evolution, migratory instincts, diet, territories, breeding patterns and management of [salmon, trout and charr of the world]. The wider issues of the commercial fishing industry, over-fishing and conservation measures of these species are also explored. ...It aims to give fishermen a greater awareness of the lives and habits of their quarry." Chapters include: The fish - what, where and why?; To sea or not to sea; Atlantic salmon; Brown trout; Arctic charr and allied species; Lake charr; Brook charr [brook trout]; Rainbow trout and their allies; Cutthroat trout; Six Pacific salmon; Pacific salmon ecology; Pacific salmon - yesterday, today and tomorrow; Common and scientific names of fish species. Of great interest to any angler, or indeed anyone with an enquiring turn of mind.