Or The Contemplative Man's Recreation. being a discourse of rivers, fishponds, fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers
The Compleat Angler Or The Contemplative Man's Recreation. being a discourse of rivers, fishponds, fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers
Harrap, 1931.
First edition illustrated by Rackham. 4to. Original cloth with gilt titles and vignette. Top edge gilt. Pictorial endpapers with Rackham designs in silhouette. Twelve colour plates under captioned tissue guards and numerous black and white drawings. A very good copy with a little wear to the spine ends.
Walton's discursive descriptions of angling and the English countryside, have served to make this book one of the most reprinted titles in the English language. The river side setting is perfect for Rackham's observations of nature, rippling water, overhanging willow trees, summer skies and scudding clouds.
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