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 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 Fishing-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 the 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 fresh or salt Waters. The Whole Forming a Sportsman's Magazine; And comprising all that is curious and valuable in the Art of Angling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fishing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([2],viii,303,[1]p.,plate ) ill. ;

Edition:

The sixth edition, with great improvements.

Other Title:

Art of angling

Place of Publication:

London : printed for W. Lowndes, No. 77, Fleet-Street, M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]

Notes:

Half-title: 'Brookes's art of angling, or Sportsman' magazine.'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T106290.

OCLC:

642254801