Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters : Also, Miseries of Fishing

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Penn, Richard, 1784-1863

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters" by Richard Penn is a collection of practical advice and humorous anecdotes regarding angling, chess, shooting, and various other recreational activities, written in the early 19th century. The book reflects the genteel pastimes of the Victorian era, offering readers insight into these leisure activities while simultaneously entertaining them with the author's wit. The likely focus of the book revolves around not just the techniques and strategies for excelling in these pursuits but also the experiences and misadventures that come with them. The book is divided into sections that cover each of the topics it addresses. In the angling section, Penn provides a series of maxims that guide both novice and experienced anglers on best practices for fishing; from understanding fish behavior to selecting the right tackle. The "Miseries of Fishing" section humorously captures the common pitfalls faced by anglers, showcasing the often frustrating yet amusing nature of the sport. Similarly, the chapters on chess provide insightful maxims that emphasize strategy and sportsmanship, while the shooting section offers practical tips for ensuring safety and efficiency in the field. Throughout, the connections between these activities are highlighted, demonstrating how the skills and lessons learned in one can reflect on the others, all conveyed with a lighthearted tone and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Maxims and hints for an angler

Miseries of fishing

Maxims and hints for a chess player

Maxims and hints on shooting and other matters.

Credits:

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-07-23