THE SALMON. By the Hon. A.E. Gathorne-Hardy. With chapters on the Law of Salmon Fishing by Claud Douglas Pennant and Cookery by Alexander Innes Shand. Fur, Feather and Fin Series.

1898 1st edition. Small 8vo. (130mm x 197mm). Ppx,267 + 32 pp publisher's catalogue at rear. Engraved plates by Douglas Adams and Charles Whymper. Binding A. Oatmeal-coloured cloth, printed in red, brown and gilt, with elaborate image of grouse and hare on upper board, uniform with other titles in this series. Black end-papers.

This series of monographs by the most experienced sportsmen of the day are still of immense value as the most detailed and comprehensive works ever published on British game species. The series was renamed "The Fur, Feather and Fin Series" part way through publication when it was decided to include volumes on salmon, trout and pike and perch. Chapters include: Natural history; Eggs for grandmothers; Tackle and equipment; Small Highland streams; Some fishing records; Three fishers, and some big fish; Poaching; Piscator and Venator; The cookery of the salmon; The law as to salmon-fishing.