Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton , Marjorie Swann (Editor)
The Compleat Angler (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198745464
- author:
- Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton , Marjorie Swann (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 1.8 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Fishing, Birdwatching
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Compleat Angler is a unique celebration of the English countryside and the art of angling. First published in 1653, this iconic book is both a manual of instruction and a vision of society in harmony with nature. Izaak Walton's work guides novice fishermen on how to catch and cook various fish, while Charles Cotton's pioneering exploration of fly-fishing adds depth to the text. The book promotes angling as a communal activity that fosters friendship through shared experiences of the natural world. Anecdotes, poetry, music, and song are woven throughout the rural descriptions, highlighting the importance of conservation and sport. This new edition explores the turbulent history behind the book and its continuing relevance to our relationship with the environment. Oxford World's Classics has made this title available in a new edition, featuring accurate text, expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies for further study.
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