Round About My Garden, Occasional Happy Thoughts, Part 2 - Francis Cowley Burnand - Bog

""Round About My Garden, Occasional Happy Thoughts, Part 2: The Incomplete Angler"" is a book written by Francis Cowley Burnand and originally published in 1876. The book is a collection of humorous essays and anecdotes that revolve around the author's garden and his love for fishing. The title is a play on words, referencing Izaak Walton's famous book ""The Compleat Angler.""The book is divided into two parts, with the second part focusing on Burnand's experiences as an angler. He shares his humorous and sometimes unsuccessful attempts at fishing, as well as his thoughts on the sport and its enthusiasts. The essays are written in a light-hearted and witty style, with occasional illustrations throughout the text.In addition to fishing, Burnand also writes about his garden and the various plants and animals that inhabit it. He shares his observations on nature and the joys of gardening, as well as his humorous mishaps and successes in tending to his plants.Overall, ""Round About My Garden, Occasional Happy Thoughts, Part 2: The Incomplete Angler"" is a charming and entertaining book that offers a glimpse into the mind of a witty and observant writer. It is a must-read for fans of humorous essays, gardening, and fishing.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.