num_pages: 208
description: Walton's popular classic treatise on fishing goes far beyond techniques, as it embraces a life that values serenity and appreciation for creation. Some of the natural history lore is antiquated, but keen intelligence and good humor express themselves in a readable and enjoyable manner.
language: English
title: The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation
titlecomplete: The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation
genres: Classics, Nature, Philosophy, Animals, Sports, 17th Century, Literature, Essays, Poetry, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 857
publisher: Coachwhip Publications