A BOOK OF THE RUNNING BROOK: AND OF STILL WATERS. By Lady Colin Campbell.
1886 1st edition. 12mo (120 x 175mm). Ppxii,129,ii pp ads for angling books. With illustrated initials and chapter-heading cartouches, title-page printed in red and black. Stone-coloured cloth, titled in gilt on spine and upper board, gilt vignette and rules on upper board, bevelled edges, top edge gilt.
Inspired by the Fisheries Exhibition of 1883, these are articles on the natural history and culture of freshwater fish, originally published in the Saturday Review. Chapters on eels and elvers, carp and carp-culture, pike, perch and other freshwater fish. Of its time - the author believed that eels spawned in fresh water - but good well-written essays.
Inspired by the Fisheries Exhibition of 1883, these are articles on the natural history and culture of freshwater fish, originally published in the Saturday Review. Chapters on eels and elvers, carp and carp-culture, pike, perch and other freshwater fish. Of its time - the author believed that eels spawned in fresh water - but good well-written essays.
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Book Code
18178
| Author | Campbell (Lady Colin). [Campbell (Gertrude Elizabeth Blood)]. |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 18178 |
| ISBN | B000R2DQ5W. |
| Book Description | Some browning to end-papers but a near fine copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1886 |
| Publisher | Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington. |
| Place | London. |