"The Secrets of Angling" 1865 MOFFAT, A.S.
$250
MOFFAT, A.S.
[321] pp.
Adam and Charles Black
1865
7 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Ex-libris: w/ armorial bookplate
w/ ex libris bookplate of Frederick Adolphus Philbrick who was 1 of the "Fathers of Philately
First published in 1885, “The Secrets of Angling” is a vintage guide to fishing, concentrating on river fishing and course fish. Comprehensive and illustrated throughout, this timeless guide contains a wealth of invaluable information and tips from an expert, making it ideal for anyone with a practical interest in fishing. Contents include: “The Rod”, “Single-handed Rod”, “Releasing Fixed Joints”, “Fastenings for Joints”, “Landing a Rod Instead of a Fish”, “Single Versus Double-Handed Rods”, “Varnish for Rods”, “Winches”, “Improved Multiplier”, “Double Multiplier”, “Reel-Lines”, “Natural Characters of the Trout”, “Trout-parr, to Distinguish from Salmon-Parr”, “Average Size of Trout”, “Sex of, to Distinguish”, “Sense of Smell in Fish”, etc