The Complete Angler, Or Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-ponds, Fish, and Fishing. In Two Parts: the First Written by Mr. Izaak Walton, the Second by Charles Cotton, EsqS. Bagster, 1815 - 514 страници |
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... usually on the decline , it will be scarcely possible not to admire the clearness of his judg- ment and the unimpaired vigour of his memory . The work , which breathes the genuine spirit of benevolence and candor , is not altogether ...
... usually on the decline , it will be scarcely possible not to admire the clearness of his judg- ment and the unimpaired vigour of his memory . The work , which breathes the genuine spirit of benevolence and candor , is not altogether ...
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... usually known to every angler ; and I shall leave gleanings and observations enough to be made out of the experience of all that love and practise this recreation , to which I shall encourage them . For angling may be said to be so like ...
... usually known to every angler ; and I shall leave gleanings and observations enough to be made out of the experience of all that love and practise this recreation , to which I shall encourage them . For angling may be said to be so like ...
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... usually found in the primitive Christians , who were , as most Anglers are , quiet men , and followers of peace ; men that were so simply wise , as not to sell their Consciences to buy riches , and with them vexation and a fear to die ...
... usually found in the primitive Christians , who were , as most Anglers are , quiet men , and followers of peace ; men that were so simply wise , as not to sell their Consciences to buy riches , and with them vexation and a fear to die ...
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... usually in her flight endangers herself , like the son of Dædalus , to have her wings scorched by the Sun's heat , she flies so near it , but her mettle makes her careless of danger ; for she then heeds nothing , but makes her nimble ...
... usually in her flight endangers herself , like the son of Dædalus , to have her wings scorched by the Sun's heat , she flies so near it , but her mettle makes her careless of danger ; for she then heeds nothing , but makes her nimble ...
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... usually distinguished into two kinds ; namely , the long- winged , and the short - winged Hawk : of the first kind , there be chiefly in use amongst us in this nation , The Gerfalcon and Jerkin , The Falcon and Tassel - gentel , The ...
... usually distinguished into two kinds ; namely , the long- winged , and the short - winged Hawk : of the first kind , there be chiefly in use amongst us in this nation , The Gerfalcon and Jerkin , The Falcon and Tassel - gentel , The ...
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