One of its sources was The Book of St. Alban's, and it includes a passage about a frog that says to "use him as though you loved him, that is, harm him as little as you may possibly, that he may live the longer.
One of its sources was The Book of St. Alban's, and it includes a passage about a frog that says to "use him as though you loved him, that is, harm him as little as you may possibly, that he may live the longer." Set on a five day excursion along the Lea, its fifth edition, published in 1676, featured eight chapters added by Charles Cotton about the making and use of flies. It begins as a dialogue with Auceps, the Fowler, and Venator, the Hunter, who are convinced that they should engage in "the Contemplative Man's recreation" by the wizened Piscator. For 10 points, name this Izaak Walton classic about the art of fishing.
One of its sources was The Book of St. Alban's, and it includes a passage about a frog that says to "use him as though you loved him, that is, harm him as little as you may possibly, that he may live the longer.
The {Compleat Angler}