THE ART OF ANGLING. By R. Brookes, M.D. In two parts. Fifth Edition, with great improvements.
(1740) 1781 5th edition. 12mo (105 x 178mm). Ppviii,303. Illustrated with engraved frontispiece and 135 woodcuts by the author (copied from Willughby).
"I. Containing an account of Fish, and Fish-ponds : a new art of Fly-making : The new Laws that concern Angling : The secret Ways of catching Fish by Ointments, Pastes, and other Arts : Directions how to procure Baits, and for making all Sorts of Fish-Tackle, with the surest Method of finding Sport, etc. II. Of the great Whale, and Whale Fishery ; the devouring Shark ; the amphibious Turtle ; the luscious Turbot and Sole ; with Flying Fish, Sea-Devil, and other extraordinary Productions of the Sea. Likewise a Natural History of the Inhabitants of the Salt Water ; and various Methods of Rock and Sea-Fishing. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty-five cuts, exactly describing the different kinds of fish that are found in the fresh or salt waters. The whole forming a Sportsman's Magazine; and comprizing all that is curious and valuable in the Art of Angling."
"I. Containing an account of Fish, and Fish-ponds : a new art of Fly-making : The new Laws that concern Angling : The secret Ways of catching Fish by Ointments, Pastes, and other Arts : Directions how to procure Baits, and for making all Sorts of Fish-Tackle, with the surest Method of finding Sport, etc. II. Of the great Whale, and Whale Fishery ; the devouring Shark ; the amphibious Turtle ; the luscious Turbot and Sole ; with Flying Fish, Sea-Devil, and other extraordinary Productions of the Sea. Likewise a Natural History of the Inhabitants of the Salt Water ; and various Methods of Rock and Sea-Fishing. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty-five cuts, exactly describing the different kinds of fish that are found in the fresh or salt waters. The whole forming a Sportsman's Magazine; and comprizing all that is curious and valuable in the Art of Angling."
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59194
| Author | Brookes (Richard). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 59194 |
| ISBN | B000IZ9X7I. |
| Book Description | Old full calf rather worn, both outer hinges severely cracked but holding well. Text-block browned but in very good condition indeed. Inside the rear cover "Wilkinson Junr, Westhorpe Hall, Little Marlow, Bucks." At the top of the title-page "Given to Wil |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1781 |
| Publisher | Printed for T. Lowndes in Fleet-Street. |
| Place | London. |