THE KING'S FISHING DONE INTO VERSE, by Charles Mercier, M.C.C.* with notes critical and explanatory. *Member of the Casual Club.
(1913) 1917 second edition. Small 8vo (122 x 185mm). Pp50. White wrappers, printed in blue.
The author employs a number of verse forms to retell the purported French newspaper description of King George salmon fishing."Behold him as he sits motionless under his umbrella, patiently regarding his many-coloured float... He strikes. My God, but how he strikes! The hook is implanted in the very bowels of the salmon."
The author employs a number of verse forms to retell the purported French newspaper description of King George salmon fishing."Behold him as he sits motionless under his umbrella, patiently regarding his many-coloured float... He strikes. My God, but how he strikes! The hook is implanted in the very bowels of the salmon."
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38912
| Author | Mercier (Charles Arthur). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 38912 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Spine rubbed, wrappers slightly worn. Good. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 1917 |
| Publisher | The Mental Culture Enterprise. |
| Place | London. |