First published in 1653, The Compleat Angler celebrates the craft of fishing alongside quiet observations of country life. Walton mixes clear, practical angling advice with leisurely conversation and scenes of rural England.

Presented as a dialogue between the experienced Piscator and his pupil Viator, the work offers techniques for catching and preparing fish, seasonal wisdom, and reflective commentary that reads like both manual and meditation.

Edition details

• Paperback, 464 pages — Random House Publishing Group (1998)
• ISBN10: 0375751483 · ISBN13: 9780375751486

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