A Concise Treatise on The Art of Angling

A Concise Treatise on The Art of Angling Confirmed By Actual Experience Interspersed with Several New and Recent Discoveries The Whole Forming a Complete Museum For The Lovers of That Pleasing and National Recreation. By Thomas Best. Fifth edition. 

Dive into a historical and comprehensive guide for the dedicated angler. This fifth edition offers a window into the angling practices of the 18th century, with a focus on both practical instruction and the philosophical joys of the sport. Best's work covers everything from selecting and preparing tackle to understanding the habits of various fish species. 

Interspersed with "New and Recent Discoveries," the book provides valuable insights for its time, making it a foundational text in the history of angling literature. It serves as a fascinating museum of knowledge for anyone interested in the evolution of fishing as a "pleasing and national recreation."

Hardcover
Book Condition: Poor, yellowed and with a plastic covering 
Publisher: B. Crosby and Co
Published Date: 1802

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