The Complete Angler Or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing for the Perusal of Anglers
by Walton, Izaak; James Russell Lowell (intro by)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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About This Item
1976 Edition: The Heritage Press. Near Fine. 1976. Deluxe edition. Hardcover. Hardcover in slipcase. Deluxe 1976 edition from Heritage Press, with an introduction by James Russell Lowell and illustrations by Douglas W. Gorsline. Dark green faux leather boards, with gilt illustrations, pristine. Book is in fine, As New, crisp, clean, unread, b&w illustrations by Douglas Gorsline. Previous owne'rs bookplate tipped on upside down on rear pastedown page. Gilt fishing lure on front is bright, as is gilt title on spine. Cardboard slipcase is lightly sunned at edges. Sandglass newsletter laid in.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 316 pages .
Synopsis
'The Compleat Angler' is the most famous book ever published in the literature of sport. It is also a work whose unique celebration of the English countryside has attracted readers around the world since it first appeared in 1653. Izaak Walton issued the final version of his beloved book in 1676. 'The Compleat Angler' is both a manual of instruction and a vision of society in harmony with nature. It guides the novice fisherman on how to catch and cook a variety of fish, on how to select and prepare the best bait and make artificial flies, and on the habits of freshwater fish. It promotes angling as a communal activity in which the bonds of friendship are forged through the shared experience of the natural world. Walton lived through turbulent times and found in nature the best salve for national tragedy and personal sorrow. -
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- Title
- The Complete Angler Or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing for the Perusal of Anglers
- Author
- Walton, Izaak; James Russell Lowell (intro by)
- Illustrator
- Douglas W. Gorsline
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- Deluxe edition
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- 1976 Edition
- Date Published
- 1976
- Keywords
- Fishing, fly fishing, Douglas Gorsline,
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