The Compleat Angler

by Walton, Izaak; Buxton, John; Buchan, John

• ISBN13: 9780192815118
• ISBN10: 0192815113
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1982-08-26
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Although the 1653 world of Izaak Walton was far different from our own, his advice on fishing has never gone out of style. For those who fish or just love the outdoors, this classic of English literature, loved for the character of its author as well as the lore he imparts, is a treasure. Includes a new Introduction by Thomas McGuane and charming illustrations throughout by the great Arthur Rackham.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Dedicatory Epistle	p. 17
Inscription to the Reader	p. 19
Conference betwixt an Angler, a Hunter, and a Falconer; each Commending his Recreation	p. 23
Observations of the Otter and Chub	p. 59
How to Fish for, and to Dress, the Chavender, or Chub	p. 68
Observations of the Nature and Breeding of the Trout, and how to Fish for him; and the Milkmaid's Song	p. 74
More Directions how to Fish for, and how to Make for the Trout an Artificial Minnow and Flies; with some Merriment	p. 87
Observations of the Umber or Grayling; and Directions how to Fish for him	p. 125
Observations of the Salmon; with Directions how to Fish for him	p. 127
Observations of the Luce, or Pike; with Directions how to Fish for him	p. 134
Observations of the Carp; with Directions how to Fish for him	p. 145
Observations of the Bream; and Directions to Catch him	p. 153
Observations of the Tench; and Advice how to Angle for him	p. 160
Observations of the Perch; and Directions how to Fish for him	p. 163
Observations of the Eel, and other Fish that want Scales; and how to Fish for them	p. 168
Observations of the Barbel; and Directions how to Fish for him	p. 175
Observations of the Gudgeon, the Ruffe, and the Bleak; and how to Fish for them	p. 179
Is of Nothing, or that which is Nothing Worth	p. 182
Of Roach and Dace, and how to Fish for them; and of Cadis	p. 191
Of the Minnow or Penk, of the Loach, and of the Bull-head or Miller's Thumb	p. 200
Of several Rivers; and some Observations of Fish	p. 204
Of Fish-ponds, and how to Order them	p. 208
Directions for Making of a Line, and for the Colouring of both Rod and Line	p. 211
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