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The art of angling. By R. Brookes, M.D. In two parts. I. Contains 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 Fishing-Tackle, with the surest Method of finding Sport, &c. &c. II. The various Methods of Rock and Sea Fishing; together with an Account of the Cod and Whale Fisheries. - Likewise a Natural History of the Salt-Water; particularly-of those extraordinary Productions of the Sea; the Hermit, the Flying Fish, the Sea Devil, the Turtle, the Shark, the Whale, &c. &c. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty-five cuts, With One Hundred and Thirty-Five Cuts, Of 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.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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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.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Ferme ornée; or rural improvements. A series of domestic and ornamental designs, suited to parks, plantations, rides, walks, rivers, farms, &c. Consisting Of Fences, Paddock Houses, A Bath, A Dog-Kennel, Pavilions, Farm-Yards, Fishing-Houses, Sporting-Boxes, Shooting-Lodges, Single And Double Cottages, &c. Calculated for landscape and picturesque effects. Engraved on thirty-eight plates. With Appropriate Scenery, Plans, and Explanations. By John Plaw, Architect.
Plaw, John, 1744 or 1745-1820.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]- Books
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Two letters wherein the sovereignty of the British seas, and that the sole right of fishing in them, appertaineth to the King of Great-Britain, &c. is demonstratively maintain'd and Asserted; for Information of the Projectors of the new proposed Fishing-Company in Flanders. With remarks on the Dutch fisheries on our coasts and seas; and the great Advantages arising from them: with some account of the deficiencies of our sea-charts; and the Means whereby the same may be rectified at an easy Charge to the Publick. With a new map of the British coast and seas, including the Nymph Fishing Bank; with Account of two Voyages to it. Most Humbly Inscribed to the Rt. Hon. Sir John Barnard, Knt. Lord Mayor of London; and the Merchant-Adventurers, Insurers, and Mariners of Great-Britain and Ireland; By William Doyle, hidrographer.
Doyle, William, 1705?-Date: 1738- Books
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Two letters wherein the sovereignty of the British seas, and sole right of fishing in them is asserted and maintained: with remarks on the foreign fisheries, and the Means of Rendring our Own successful. - The author's discoveries on the Nymph-Fishing-Bank, near the South Coast of Ireland; with a curious map, wherein the same is now first included. Some account of the deficiency of our sea charts, and Means proposed to rectify them at an easy Charge to the Publick. Being the second edition. To which is annexed a third letter and certificates, with a Preface concerning the Nymph-Bank and Coast adjacent, with Proposals for Establishing a Company for Executing a Fishery there, from whence (to the great Benefit of the Undertakers as well as to the Publick) the chief Cities of Ireland, and all the West and South Coast of: England and Wales, and even the City of London might be supplied with Live Cod, and other excellent Fish, far cheaper and better, than hath yet been done by Foreigners and Others. Most Humbly Inscrib'd to Sir John Barnard, Knt. and every Well-Wisher of the British and Irish Trade and Navigation. By William Doyle, hidrographer.
Doyle, William, 1705?-Date: 1739- Books
Fish inspection and quality control / edited by Rudolf Kreuzer.
FAO Technical Conference on Fish Inspection and Quality Control (1969 : Halifax, N.S.)Date: 1971- Books
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Reflections on spring, under the following heads: sun-rise. - Mountain. - Dale. - Farmer and Lark. Cock and Hen. - Shrubs and Flowers. - Insects. May-Pole, Lad and Lass. - Brook. - Fish and Fishing. River and Willow. - Prospect. - Trees. Shepherd. - House-Dog. - Sun-Set. - Night. By a lady.
Lady.Date: [1760?]- Books
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The sportsman's dictionary; or, the gentleman's companion for town and country. Containing Full And Particular Instructions For Riding, Hunting, Fowling, Setting, Fishing, Racing, Farriery, Cocking, Hawking, &c. With the various methods to be observed in Breeding and Dieting of Horses both for the Road and Turf; also, the management of Dogs, Game-Cocks, Dunghill-Fowls, Turkies, Geese, Ducks, Pigeons, Fish, Singing-Birds, Bees, &c. The Manner Of Curing Their Various Diseases And Accidents; And The Method Of Destroying Insects, Vermin, &c. &c. Collected from the best authors, with numerous additions and improvements, And A Summary Of The Game Laws, by experienced gentlemen. Illustrated with copper-plates, Representing all the different Kinds of Nets, Snares, and Traps, that are now made Use of in Fowling; and the Implements for Angling.
Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
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The sportsman's dictionary; or, the gentleman's companion: for town and country. Containing full and particular Instructions for Riding, Hunting, Fowling, Setting, Fishing, Racing, Farriery, Cocking, Hawking, &c. With The various Methods to be observed in Breeding and Dieting of Horses both for the Road and Turf; also, the Management of Dogs, Game-Cocks, Dunghill Fowls, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Pigeons, Singing-Birds, &c. And the Manner of Curing their various Diseases and Accidents. Collected from the best authors; with very considerable additions and improvements, by experienced gentlemen. Illustrated with copper-plates, representing all the different Kinds of Nets, Snares, and Traps, that are now made Use of.
Date: M.DCC.LXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The sportsman's dictionary; or, the gentleman's companion: for town and country. Containing full and particular instructions for Riding, Hunting, Fowling, Setting, Fishing, Racing, Farriery, Cocking, Hawking, &c. With The various Methods to be observed in Breeding and Dieting of Horses both for the Road and Turf; also, The Management of Dogs, Game-Cocks, Dunghill-Fowls, Turkies, Geese, Ducks, Doves, Pigeons, Singing-Birds, &c. And the Manner of Curing their various Diseases and Accidents. Collected from the most approved authors; with very considerable additions and improvements, by experienced gentlemen. Illustrated with copper-plates, Representing all the Different Kinds of Nets, Snares and Traps, that are now made Use of in Fowling; and the Implements for Angling.
Date: 1800- Books
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An account of the fish-pool: consisting of a description of the vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good Health, from Parts however distant. A Proof of the Imperfection of the Well-Boat hitherto used in the Fishing Trade. The true Reasons why Ships become stiff or crank in Sailing; with other Improvements, very useful to all Persons concern'd in Trade and Navigation. Likewise, a description of the carriage intended for the conveyance of fish by land, in the same good Condition as in the Fish-Pool by Sea. By Sir Richard Steele, and Mr. Joseph Gillmore, Mathematician.
Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729.Date: 1718- Books
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The angler's magazine, or, necessary and delightful store-house; wherein every thing proper to be known relating to his art, is digested in such a Method as to assist his Knowledge and Practice upon bare Inspection. Being the compleatest manual ever published upon the subject; Largely treating of all Things relating to Fish and Fishing, And whereby the Angler may acquire his Experience without the Help of a Master. By a lover of that innocent and healthful diversion.
Smith, George, angler.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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Little master's miscellany, or, divine and moral essays in prose and verse, adapted to the capacities, and design'd for the improvement of the youth of both sexes. containing, Dialogues on the following Subjects (viz.) On Lying, between Fanny and Jenny. On Prayer, between Salley and her Governess. On Fishing, between a Master and his Scholer. On Fowling, between Billy and Charles. On Death, between Polly and her Mamma. On Deformity, between Robbin and his Mother. On the Sagacity of the Ewes and Lambs, between Patty and her Pappa. On Detraction, between Belinda and her Cousin German. On the Tulip between Jemmy and his Mamma. To which is added, select fables, moral songs and useful maxims.
Date: M,DCC,XLVI. [1746]- Books
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Memoirs and remarks geographical, historical, Topographical, Physical, Natural, Astronomical, Mechanical, Military, Mercantile, Political, and ecclesiastical, made in above ten years travels through the empire of China: Particularly, upon Their Pottery and varnishing Silk and other Manufactures, Pearl-Fishing, the History of Plants and Animals, with a Description of their Cities and Publick Works, Number of People, Manners, Language, and Customs, Coin and Commerce, their Habits, Oeconomy, and Government, the Philosophy of the Famous Confucius. With many curious Particulars; being, in general, the most authentick Account of that Country. Written by the learned Lewis le Comte, Jesuit; Confessor to the Dutchess of Burgundy, and one of the French King's Mathematicians. A new translation from the best Paris edition, and adorn'd with copper-plates.
Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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Memoirs and remarks geographical, historical, Topographical, Physical, Natural, Astronomical, Mechanical, Military, Mercantile, Political, and ecclesiastical. Made in above ten years travels through the empire of China: Particularly, upon Their Pottery and varnishing, Silk and other Manufactures, Pearl-Fishing, the History of Plants and Animals, with a Description of their Cities and Publick Works, Number of People, Manners, Language and Customs, Coin and Commerce, their Habits, Oeconomy, and Government, the Philosophy of the Famous Confucious. With many curious Particulars; being, in general, the most authentick Account of that Country. Written by the learned Lewis le Comte, Jesuit; Confessor to the Dutchess of Burgundy, and one of the French King's Mathematicians. A new translation from the best Paris edition, and adorn'd with copper-plates.
Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728.Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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A compleat history of the empire of China: being the observations of above ten years travels through that country: containing memoirs and remarks Geographical, Historical, Topographical, Physical, Natural, Astronomical, Mechanical, Military, Mercantile, Political, And Ecclesiastical. Particularly upon Their Pottery and varnishing Silk and other Manufactures, Pearl-Fishing, the History of Plants and Animals, with a Description of their Cities and Publick Works, Number of People, Manners, Language, and Customs, Coin and Commerce, their Habits, Oeconomy, and Government, the Philosophy of the Famous Confucius. With an Account of the Conquest of China by the Tartars, and many other curious Particulars. Written by the learned Lewis Le Comte, Confessor to the Dutchess of Burgundy, and one of the French King's Mathematicians, who was a Missioner in China near twenty Years. A new translation from the best Paris edition, and adorn'd with copper-plates.
Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728.Date: MDCCXXXIX. [1739]- Books
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The young angler's pocket companion; or, a new and complete treatise on the art of angling, As may be practised with Success In every River in England; during both the Winter and Summer Seasons: Directing, By plain and easy Methods the young Angler to perfect himself in this Art, in a little Time; either as to Paste or Bait-Fishing of any Sort; or Fly-Fishing, Natural or Artificial; and both in a most curious Manner. Also the Art of making Artificial Flies, Whipping-Lines, and Rods; and the truest Method of catching most Sorts of large Fish. To which is now added, A new and most successful Method of Trolling and laying Trimmers; with a Copper-Plate, shewing the different Methods of baiting the Gorge-Hook, the Beard-Hook, the Live-Bait and Trimming Hook. Together with The best Method of Smelt-Fishing: Both which have never before been treated on. By Ralph Cole, Gent.
Cole, Ralph.Date: 1795
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Dierama pulcherrimum Baker Iridaceae. Angel's Fishing rods, African harebell.. Herbaceous perennial. Distribution: South Africa. Said to be used in South African Muthi medicine, but no references found other than it being grown at the Medicinal Garden of the University of Washington and the Royal College of Physicians, London. Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
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Britain's golden mines discover'd: or, the fishery trade considered, Under these Three Heads, I. What Benefit Britain may reap by it. II. Which is the most probable Way of recovering it. III. The Three great Fishing Trades, viz. That upon our own Coasts, That upon our own Coasts, That upon the Coasts of Greenland, and that upon the Coasts of Newfoundland, particularly examined. In a letter from Sally Fisher, at Paris, to Mally Loverus, at London.
Fisher, Sally.Date: 1720- Books
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Reasons for improving the fisheries, and linnen manufacture of Scotland. Wherein are shewn, The Advantages that must accrue to England, by the Increase of the Scots Linnen Manufacture. That the Fishing in Deep Water, is equally an Advantage to all the Subjects of Great Britain. And that England and Scotland are now so closely united in Point of Interest, that severally, they must be directly affected in Profit and Loss, by the Prosperity or Sufferings of each other. Unione forior. Humbly submitted to the consideration of the Right Honourable and Honourable the members of both Houses of Parliament.
Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Books
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A letter to an honourable member of the House of Commons. Briefly shewing, The Wealth, Power and Strength, that the Hollanders and other Nations gain, by Fishing on the Coasts and Seas of Great Britain. And how advantagious it would be to our own Nation, if that Trade were well-establish'd in England. Abstracted out of the Writings of Sir John Burroughs, Sir Walter Raleigh, and some other Great Authors, who have treated on that Subject. Together with Some Account what Encouragements have been given to Persons, who have attempted to set it up in England, and of the Proceedings that have been made for establishing the same by the present Company of The Royal Fishery.
Mackburney.Date: printed in the year 1701
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An allegory of fishing: rods and lines for river fishing. Engraving, c.1780?.
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The gentleman angler. Containing brief and plain instructions by which the young beginner may in a short time become a perfect artist in angling for all Kinds of Fish. With several observations on Angle Rods, and artificial flies: Also the Method of chusing the best Hair and Indian Grass; of the proper Times and Seasons for River and Pond Fishing; when Fish Spawn; and what Baits are chiefly to be used: also an appendix, containing The Art of Rock and Sea Fishing; and an Alphabetical Explanation of the Technical Words used in the Art of Angling. By a gentleman who has made it his diversion upwards of fourteen years.
Gentleman who has made angling his diversion upwards of twenty-eight years.Date: [1786]- E-books
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The fishing gazette
Date: 1877
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Two Chinese fishermen in their boat, fishing by moonlight. Ink drawing, China, 18--?.
Date: 1800-1899Reference: 567861i