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100 1 _aBarker, Thomas, active 1651
245 1 4 _aThe art of angling
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-24
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Art of Angling" by Thomas Barker is a comprehensive guide on the techniques and practices of fishing, written during the mid-17th century. This book serves as an instructional publication that aims to teach readers about various fishing methods, the proper use of tackle and bait, and the best times and seasons for fishing. Its content revolves around the enjoyment and skill of fishing as a recreation. In this thorough treatise, Barker shares his extensive knowledge and personal experiences accumulated over decades of angling. He covers a broad range of topics, from selecting the right rod and line to the intricacies of baiting techniques for different fish species. The book includes specific advice on fishing for trout, carp, perch, and pike, and offers detailed instructions on making fishing flies and baits, ensuring that both novice and experienced anglers can benefit. Additionally, Barker emphasizes the importance of understanding environmental conditions, showing how factors like weather and seasonal changes can influence fishing success. Through his words, readers gain insight into both the technical aspects of fishing and its enjoyment as a pastime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFishing
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26116
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