SALMONIA; OR, DAYS OF FLY FISHING. IN A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS. WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THE HABITS OF FISHES BELONGING TO THE GENUS SALMO. By An Angler. Third edition.
(1828) 1832 3rd edition. 12mo. Ppxiv,335. 6 engraved plates of views, vignette engravings of fish.
The first three editions were published anonymously. Davy was President of the Royal Society. "It is distinguished by its scientific outlook, its serene Philosophy and extensive Information. Well balanced and thoughtful, it is a pleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature". Source - Thorp catalogue 1973. The second and subsequent editions have six engraved views in addition to the three fly plates.
The first three editions were published anonymously. Davy was President of the Royal Society. "It is distinguished by its scientific outlook, its serene Philosophy and extensive Information. Well balanced and thoughtful, it is a pleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature". Source - Thorp catalogue 1973. The second and subsequent editions have six engraved views in addition to the three fly plates.
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14630
| Author | Davy (Sir Humphry, Bart.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 14630 |
| ISBN | B001AW0CYG. |
| Book Description | Old half-bound calf slightly used. Quite browned but a very good copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1832 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |