A DICTIONARY OF FLY-FISHING. By C.B. McCully.
(1992) 1993 paperback edition. 8vo paperback (130 x 197mm). Pp280 + 8pp ads. Not illustrated, eight page bibliography.
"A guide to its language and history". "Fly-fishing has one of the longest recorded histories of any pastime, and one of the most extensive literatures. For those interested in words, as well as those who like to catch fish, the study of fly-fishing's language, from alevin to whitling, from dapping, to stockie-bashing, offers mny curiosities and many rewards". The second edition, retitled, of "Fly-fishing: A book of words"". ...charmingly whimsical, surprisingly detailed and practical, and unfailingly fascinating... different from any other fishing book... a joy". (Trout and Salmon Magazine).
"A guide to its language and history". "Fly-fishing has one of the longest recorded histories of any pastime, and one of the most extensive literatures. For those interested in words, as well as those who like to catch fish, the study of fly-fishing's language, from alevin to whitling, from dapping, to stockie-bashing, offers mny curiosities and many rewards". The second edition, retitled, of "Fly-fishing: A book of words"". ...charmingly whimsical, surprisingly detailed and practical, and unfailingly fascinating... different from any other fishing book... a joy". (Trout and Salmon Magazine).
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Book Code
1399
| Author | McCully (Christopher B.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 1399 |
| ISBN | 0192831267 / 0192831267. |
| Book Description | Trivial signs of long storage but a fine new unread paperback. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 1993 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press. |
| Place | Oxford. |