A HISTORY OF FISH AND FISHERIES OF THE RIVER THAMES. By David J. Solomon.

2021 1st edition. 4to (205 x 271mm). Colour and b/w photographs, colour and b/w illustrations and maps, bibliography, map end-papers. Pictorial laminated boards in matching dust-wrapper.

Angler and fishery scientist, David Solomon, presents a detailed account of the fisheries, sporting and commercial, of the River Thames throughout its length, inland and tidal. Very well illustrated with numerous contemporary illustrations and photographs. Chapters include: Introduction; Thames environment; Man and the River Thames; Water quality; History and development of food fisheries; History and development of angling; Organisations and societies; Match fishing; Angling, associated services; Barbel; Bream; Carp; Chub; Dace; Eels; Gudgeon; Perch; Pike; Roach; Salmon; Trout; Other freshwater species; Other migratory and estuarine fish; Now and the future. Appendixes are: Oarsman's and angler's map; Amphlett's guide to fishing from Isleworth to Marlow; Location of eel bucks on the Thames. Companion volume to the author's equally fine, A History Of The Fish And Fisheries Of The River Exe.