The compleat angler or, the contemplative man's recreation. Being a discourse of fish and fishing, not unworthy the perusal of most anglers.

All titles

• The compleat angler or, the contemplative man's recreation. Being a discourse of fish and fishing, not unworthy the perusal of most anglers.
• Compleat angler Contemplative man's recreation Complete angler

People / Organizations

• Izaak Walton (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by T. Maxey for Rich. Marriot, in S. Dunstans Church-yard Fleetstreet, 1653.

Publication year

1653

ESTC No.

R202374

Grub Street ID

79620

Description

[16], 246, [2] p. : ill. (metal cuts), music ; 8⁰

Note

Dedication signed: Iz. Wa., i.e. Izaak Walton.

The words "The compleat ... recreation." on title page are engraved in a decorative cartouche.

Running title reads: The complete angler.

The last leaf is blank.

Uncontrolled note

The comma after "or" on title is very light