THE WATERS OF LIFE. By Tom O'Reilly. Foreword by Fred J. Taylor.

(2001) 2017 paperback edition. 8vo paperback (148 x 211mm). Ppx,123. B/w illustrations by the author.

"The Waters of Life reflects a love of angling for all manner of fish. From casting for salmon in Lough Currane in Southern Ireland to mackerel spinning off the Cornish coast to carp stalking in dark wooded pools and to trout fishing in wild vibrate [sic] rivers." The foreword is by Fred J. Taylor. One of O'Reilly's earliest books, printed in small numbers and now quite hard to find, this paperback re-issue will be welcomed by all. Chapters include: The start of the season; The waters of life; Devil's disciple; A dog knows best; Bloodstream; Visionary carp; Seascape; Born wild; Poachers; Morning barbel; Natural salmon; Friends fishing; A golden pleasure; Out there somewhere; The 13th September; The change; The life of O'Reilly; The wind in the reeds; The writer's words; The journey home.