The art of angling, by R. Brookes, M.D. In two parts; I. An Account of Fish and Fish Ponds-A new Method of Fly-Making-The Laws that concern Angling-The secret Manner of catching Fish by Ointments, Pastes and other Arts-Directions both how to procure Baits and for making Fishing-Tackle, with the surest way to find Sport. II. The various Methods of Rock and Sea Fishing, with an Account of the Cod and Whale Fisheries. - Likewise a Natural History of those extraordinary Productions of the Ocean; the Hermit, the Flying Fish, the Sea Devil, the Turtle, the Shark, the Whale, &c. &c. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty-five cuts Of different Kinds of Fish found in fresh or salt Waters: the whole forming a sportsman's magazine Comprising all that is curious and valuable in the Art of Angling.

  • Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.
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M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]
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London : printed for W. Lowndes, No. 76, Fleet Street, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

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[2],viii,268,[10]p.,plate : ill. ; 120.

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A new edition.

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ESTC T111901

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