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

People / Organizations

• T. Maxey. ("printed by")
• Izaak Walton (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by T. M[axey]. for Rich. Marriot, and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstans Church-yard Fleetstre et [sic], 1655.

Added name

Lawes, Henry, 1596-1662. Lombart, Pierre, 1612-1682, engraver.

Publication year

1655

ESTC No.

R38206

Grub Street ID

120334

Description

[24], 355, [5] p. : ill. (metals cuts), music ; 12⁰

Note

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

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

Printer's name from Wing CD.

The engraved illustrations are attributed to Pierre Lombart.