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100 1 _aBerners, Juliana
245 1 2 _aA Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle :
_bBeing a facsimile reproduction of the first book on the subject of fishing printed in England by Wynkyn de Worde at Westminster in 1496
246 1 _aA Treatise of Fishing with an Angle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-21
508 _aProduced by RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle" by Dame Juliana Berners is an essential treatise on angling and fishing written in the late 15th century. This historical publication is notable for being one of the first texts printed in England on the subject of fishing, offering insights into the practices of angling and the ethical considerations surrounding the sport. The book remains a focal point for enthusiasts of historical fishing literature and an important work in the genre of recreational angling guides. In "A Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle," Berners dives deep into the art of fishing, detailing the necessary equipment, including the construction of rods, lines, and hooks, and the specific bait selections for various types of fish. The treatise not only covers technical aspects such as the best times and places to fish but also emphasizes the virtues of patience, serenity, and respect for nature—a perspective that elevates angling to a moral discipline. Through eloquent prose, Berners reflects on the philosophical joys of fishing as a way to attain pleasure and contemplation, making the book a timeless resource that marries practical skills with philosophical insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFishing
700 1 _aWatkins, M. G.
_q(Morgan George),
_d1835-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57943
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