The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation by Charles Cotton, Izaak Walton

The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation

Charles Cotton, Izaak Walton

208 pages • first pub 1676 (editions)

nonfiction classics nature philosophy informative reflective slow-paced
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Walton's popular classic treatise on fishing goes far beyond techniques, as it embraces a life that values serenity and appreciation for creation. Some of the natural history lore is antiquated, but keen intelligence and good humor express themsel...

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