THE ANGLER'S FRESHWATER FISHES. By Harvey D. Torbett (Isis).
1961 1st edition. Small 8vo (112 x 175mm). Pp352. Colour frontispiece illustration, b/w photographs, line drawings. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt.
A general description of the anatomical structure and physiology, breeding and feeding habits, habitat and distribution of Britain's freshwater fish written from an angler's viewpoint. "Special chapters are devoted to Carp species and varieties; the breams, bleak and shads; fishes with barbels; the roach and its common companions; the perch and allied fishes; estuarial and introduced fishes; and the chars and whitefishes. ...The text is supplemented by line drawings, photographs, easy identification tables, weight charts and record rod catches."
A general description of the anatomical structure and physiology, breeding and feeding habits, habitat and distribution of Britain's freshwater fish written from an angler's viewpoint. "Special chapters are devoted to Carp species and varieties; the breams, bleak and shads; fishes with barbels; the roach and its common companions; the perch and allied fishes; estuarial and introduced fishes; and the chars and whitefishes. ...The text is supplemented by line drawings, photographs, easy identification tables, weight charts and record rod catches."
£3.00
Availability:
In stock
Book Code
39828
| Author | Torbett (Harvey Douglas Louis). (1921-1996). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 39828 |
| ISBN | B01AWIRQ60. |
| Book Description | Ex-library copy. Usual faults but a good working copy. Lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1961 |
| Publisher | Putnam & Company. |
| Place | London. |