The compleat angler: or, contemplative man's recreation. in two parts. Containing, I. A large and particular account of rivers, fish-ponds, fish, and fishing: written by the ingenious and celebrated Mr. Isaac Walton. II. The best and fullest instructions how to angle for a trout and Grayling in a clear Stream. By Charles Cotton, Esq; and published by Mr. Walton. Comprising All that has been accounted Valuable, Instructive, or Curious, that has ever appeared on this Subject. Interspersed with A Variety of practical Experiments; learned Observations; beautiful Descriptions; philosophical, moral, and religious Reflections; Pieces of innocent Mirth and Humour; poetical Compositions, &c. so as to render it entertaining to Readers of every Taste and Character whatsoever: With Exact Representations of all the Fish, and the Addition of several Copper Plates, designed as an Embellishment to the Work. Carefully and correctly published, from the best editions, with a Number of occasional Notes. By Moses Browne, Author of Piscatory Eclogues. To which are added, The Laws of Angling; and an Appendix, shewing at one View, the most proper Rivers, particular Haunts, Baits; their Seasons, and Hours in the Day of Biting; General Directions in Practice, for every Kind of Fish that is to be angled for; alphabetically disposed, in a Method peculiarly useful, and never yet attempted. With short Rules concerning the Tackle, Baits, the several Ways of Fishing, and Weather proper for Angling.

Date:

MDCCL. [1750]