NEW ZEALAND'S TREASURY OF TROUT AND SALMON: AN ANGLING ANTHOLOGY. Edited by John Parsons and Bryn Hammond.

1989 1st edition. 4to (185 x 246mm). Pp463. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, extensive bibliography. Dark blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

Good anthology with excellent biographical and bibliographical notes. A good book. Chapters include: Getting the salmonidae to New Zealand; Seasons of the year; Running waters; Early days; Settings; Sidelights on species; Opening days; Bouquets and brickbats; Artificials; Bedding down; Thou shalt not; Sage advice; Monsters; Naturals; Getting there; Spreading them around; Characters; Worship; Hatcheries; Tribulations; Still waters; The professionals; Good days; Paraphernalia; Huffs and puffs; Off the beaten track; Taking ways; Enemies; The funny side; Biographical notes.