The art of angling. By R. Brookes, M.D : 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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for T. Lowndes, in Fleet-Street, MDCCLXXIV. [1774]
Edition:	The fourth edition, with great improvements.
Subjects:	Fishing. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book