The Book Of The Roach (1870)

By John Greville Fennell and Greville Fennell

Book Overview

The Book of the Roach is a non-fiction book written by Greville Fennell and published in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to the biology, behavior, and habitat of the common roach, a freshwater fish found in Europe and Asia. The author provides detailed information on the anatomy and physiology of the roach, as well as its feeding habits, reproductive cycle, and social behavior. The book also includes chapters on the history of roach fishing, different methods of angling for roach, and tips for successful roach fishing. The author draws on his own experience as an angler and naturalist to provide a practical and informative guide for both amateur and professional fishermen. The Book of the Roach is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of freshwater fish or the sport of angling.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116485173X
• ISBN13: 9781164851738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"