Angling Sports: In Nine Piscatory Eclogues (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428612112)

Angling Sports: In Nine Piscatory Eclogues is a book written by Moses Browne. The book is a collection of nine poems, each of which is dedicated to a different aspect of angling. The poems are written in the form of eclogues, a type of pastoral poetry that was popular in the 18th century.The book is divided into nine sections, each of which focuses on a different type of fish or fishing technique. The first section is dedicated to fly-fishing, while the second section focuses on angling for salmon. The third section is about fishing for carp, and the fourth section is about fishing for pike.The fifth section is dedicated to sea-fishing, and the sixth section is about fishing for trout. The seventh section is about fishing for eels, while the eighth section is about fishing for grayling. The final section of the book is a general reflection on angling as a sport.Throughout the book, Browne uses vivid descriptions of the natural world and the various fish that are caught through angling. He also provides practical advice for anglers, including tips on bait and techniques for catching different types of fish.Overall, Angling Sports: In Nine Piscatory Eclogues is a charming and informative book that celebrates the joys of angling and the natural world.A New Attempt To Introduce A More Pleasing Variety And Mixture Of Subjects And Characters Into Pastoral. On The Plan Of Its Primitive Rules And Manners Suited To The Entertainment Of Retirement And The Lovers Of Nature In Rural Scenes. With An Essay In Defense Of This Undertaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Moses Browne
ISBN-10: 1428612114
ISBN-13: 9781428612112
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d