The compleat angler, or, The contemplative man's recreation
Subtitle: being a discourse of rivers, fishponds, fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers
By: by Izaak Walton ; illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Edition: 1st Ecco ed.
Publisher: Ecco Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Hopewell, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Fishing -- Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Compleat angler; Contemplative man's recreation
Description: First published in 1653, The Compleat Angler is a book that both informs and delights in the purest sense of these words. Izaak Walton's classic celebration of fishing's subtle intricacies and the joys of submerging oneself, often quite literally, in the natural world is itself ingenious and reflective. A fisherman, hunter, and falconer discuss the merits of their respective pursuits. The "angler" argues that "the very sitting by the river's side is...the quietest and fittest place for contemplation," and details his favorite methods for catching, eating, and most effectively enjoying all varieties of fish. This modern English edition, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, brings The Compleat Angler to the attention of a new generation of readers, fishers, and nature lovers. As Thomas McGuane writes in his introduction, Izaak Walton's advice and instruction reach across time to remind us that "The Compleat Angler is not about how to fish but about how to be.".
Notes: Originally published: London : Printed by T. Maxey for R. Marriot, 1653.