The compleat angler: or, contemplative man's recreation. in two parts. Containing, I. A large and particular account of rivers, fish-ponds, fish, and fishing: written by the ingenious and celebrated Mr. Isaac Walton. II. The best and fullest instructions how to angle for a trout and Grayling in a clear Stream. By Charles Cotton, Esq; and published by Mr. Walton. Comprising All that has been accounted Valuable, Instructive, or Curious, that has ever appeared on this Subject. Interspersed with A Variety of practical Experiments; learned Observations; beautiful Descriptions; philosophical, moral, and religious Reflections; Pieces of innocent Mirth and Humour; poetical Compositions, &c. so as to render it entertaining to Readers of every Taste and Character whatsoever: With Exact Representations of all the Fish, and the Addition of several Copper Plates, designed as an Embellishment to the Work. Carefully and correctly published, from the best editions, with a Number of occasional Notes. By M

People / Organizations

• Izaak Walton (Author)

Imprint

London: printed and sold by Henry Kent, at the Printing-Office in Finch-Lane, near the Royal Exchange, MDCCL. [1750]

Added name

Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687.

Publication year

1750

ESTC No.

T84725

Grub Street ID

305104

Description

xiv,[2],312,[8]p.,plates : ill.,music ; 12°.

Note

With four final leaves of index.