Historical Sketches Of The Angling Literature Of All Nations (1856) - Robert Blakey - Bog

Historical Sketches of the Angling Literature of All Nations is a book written by Robert Blakey and first published in 1856. The book is a comprehensive study of angling literature from around the world, covering a wide range of topics related to the history and development of fishing.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of angling literature. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of fishing and angling, tracing its roots back to ancient times. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the earliest known angling books, the development of fly-fishing, and the rise of angling in Europe and America.Throughout the book, Blakey provides detailed analysis of the most important angling texts from around the world, including works by famous authors such as Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton. He also includes lesser-known works from a variety of countries, providing a truly global perspective on the history of angling literature.Overall, Historical Sketches of the Angling Literature of All Nations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fishing and angling. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to read and understand.To Which Is Added A Bibliography Of English Writers On Angling.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.