KEEPER OF THE STREAM: THE LIFE OF A RIVER AND ITS TROUT FISHERY. By Frank Sawyer.

(1952) 1985 new edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxvi,220,ad. B/w illustrations by Charles Jardine. New introduction by Sidney Vines, green end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is Frank Sawyer's famous account of his experience as head keeper on the Officers Fishing Association waters on the Wiltshire Avon. Chapters include: Foreword by Sir Grimwood Mears; The man and the river, by Wilson Stephens; Life in the valley; The water; The trout; Regeneration; Wild fish; Fly and nymph; Mayfly and after; Deception; The human element; Conversation pieces; Interlopers; The arch enemy; Weed and water; Suspected parties.