The Salmonidae O Westmorland: Angling Reminiscences, And Leaves From An Angler's Note Book

By George Foster Braithwaite

Book Overview

The Salmonidae of Westmorland: Angling Reminiscences, and Leaves from an Angler's Note Book is a book written by George Foster Braithwaite and published in 1884. The book is a collection of stories and notes about fishing for salmon in Westmorland, a historic county in the north west of England.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Angling Reminiscences, is a collection of stories about Braithwaite's experiences fishing for salmon in Westmorland. He shares his observations about the behavior of the fish, the best times and places to fish, and the techniques he used to catch them. He also includes anecdotes about his fellow anglers and the characters he met along the way.The second part, Leaves from an Angler's Note Book, is a collection of notes and observations that Braithwaite made while fishing. These notes cover a wide range of topics, from the weather and the water conditions to the behavior of the fish and the best flies to use. Braithwaite also includes sketches of the fish he caught and the flies he used to catch them.Overall, The Salmonidae of Westmorland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in fishing for salmon in this historic region of England. Braithwaite's stories and notes provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of salmon fishing in the late 19th century, and his insights and observations are still relevant to anglers 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: 1165778319
• ISBN13: 9781165778317
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"