THE SALMON BOOK. By Douglas Sutherland.
1982 1st edition. 4to (175 x 245mm). Pp160. B/w photographs, illustrations, foreword by Lord Home. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
In this book, the author "eschews remedies for frostbite and descriptions of the latest gadgets in favour of entertainment". Chapters include: The fishing game; The life cycle of the salmon; The salmon fly and other tackle; Big fish; The ghillie; The gentle art of poaching; The sportsman abroad; First catch your fish; The salmon, the law and the future. An entertaining and interesting read of more substance than the publisher's blurb might suggest.
In this book, the author "eschews remedies for frostbite and descriptions of the latest gadgets in favour of entertainment". Chapters include: The fishing game; The life cycle of the salmon; The salmon fly and other tackle; Big fish; The ghillie; The gentle art of poaching; The sportsman abroad; First catch your fish; The salmon, the law and the future. An entertaining and interesting read of more substance than the publisher's blurb might suggest.
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Book Code
9456
| Author | Sutherland (Douglas Chalmers Hutchinson). (1919-1995). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 9456 |
| ISBN | 000216664X / 000216664X. |
| Book Description | Some use/ minor faults/ bookplate. Good-plus in used and faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1982 |
| Publisher | Collins. |
| Place | London. |