The British Angler's Lexicon (1892)

By Richard Niven

Book Overview

The British Angler's Lexicon is a comprehensive guide to fishing terminology and techniques written by Richard Niven and originally published in 1892. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in angling, offering a detailed exploration of the language and practices of fishing in Britain during the late 19th century.The book is organized alphabetically, with entries ranging from ""Acre"" (a measure of land used for fishing) to ""Zephyr"" (a type of fishing rod). Each entry provides a detailed definition of the term, along with historical and cultural context where appropriate. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand various fishing techniques and equipment.In addition to its practical value, The British Angler's Lexicon is also a fascinating historical document, offering a glimpse into the world of angling during a time when the sport was rapidly growing in popularity. With its clear and concise writing style and wealth of information, this book remains a valuable resource for anglers and fishing enthusiasts today.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: 1166179958
• ISBN13: 9781166179953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"