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100 1 _aPenn, Richard,
_d1784-1863
245 1 0 _aMaxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters :
_bAlso, Miseries of Fishing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-23
505 0 _aMaxims and hints for an angler -- Miseries of fishing -- Maxims and hints for a chess player -- Maxims and hints on shooting and other matters.
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters" by Richard Penn is a collection of practical advice and humorous anecdotes regarding angling, chess, shooting, and various other recreational activities, written in the early 19th century. The book reflects the genteel pastimes of the Victorian era, offering readers insight into these leisure activities while simultaneously entertaining them with the author's wit. The likely focus of the book revolves around not just the techniques and strategies for excelling in these pursuits but also the experiences and misadventures that come with them. The book is divided into sections that cover each of the topics it addresses. In the angling section, Penn provides a series of maxims that guide both novice and experienced anglers on best practices for fishing; from understanding fish behavior to selecting the right tackle. The "Miseries of Fishing" section humorously captures the common pitfalls faced by anglers, showcasing the often frustrating yet amusing nature of the sport. Similarly, the chapters on chess provide insightful maxims that emphasize strategy and sportsmanship, while the shooting section offers practical tips for ensuring safety and efficiency in the field. Throughout, the connections between these activities are highlighted, demonstrating how the skills and lessons learned in one can reflect on the others, all conveyed with a lighthearted tone and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFishing
653 _aChess
653 _aMaxims
653 _aShooting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36821
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