Scenes And Recollections Of Fly Fishing In Northumberland, Cumberland, And Westmorland (1834)

von William Andrew Chatto, Stephen Oliver

220 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Scenes and Recollections of Fly Fishing in Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland is a book written by Stephen Oliver and published in 1834. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences of fly fishing in the northern counties of England. Oliver's writing is descriptive and evocative, transporting the reader to the rivers and lakes he fished in the early 19th century. He writes about the different species of fish he caught, the techniques he used, and the landscapes he encountered. The book is also a social commentary on the people and customs of the region. Oliver describes the local people he met, their way of life, and their attitudes towards fishing. He also reflects on the changes that were taking place in the countryside as a result of industrialization. Scenes and Recollections of Fly Fishing in Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the sport of fly fishing in the early 19th century and the culture of the northern counties of England.This scarce antiquarian book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.

• Themen: Sport & Freizeit Wassersport und Erholung Sport und Freizeit
• ISBN: 9781104462147
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC