The art of angling: By R. Brookes, M.D. Now improved with additions, and formed into a dictionary. In two parts. I. Containing an Account of Fish, and Fish-Ponds: A new Art of Fly-Making: The new Laws that concern Angling: The secret Ways of catching Fish by Ointments, Pastes, and other Arts: Directions how to procure Baits, and for making all Sorts of Fish-Tackle, with the surest Method of finding Sport, &c. II. Of the great Whale, and Whale-Fishery; the devouring Shark; the amphibious Turtle; the luscious Turbot and Sole; with Flying Fish, Sea-Devil, and other extraordinary Productions of the Sea. Likewise a Natural History of the Inhabitants of the Salt Water, and the various Methods of Rock and Sea-Fishing. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty-five cuts, exactly describing the different Kinds of Fish that are found in the Fresh or Salt Waters. The whole forming a sportsman's magazine; And comprizing all that is curious and valuable in The Art of Angling
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Main Author: Brookes, Richard fl. 1721-1763 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London printed for T. Lowndes, in Fleet Street MDCCLXVI. [1766]
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Item Description:English Short Title Catalog, N16224
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