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Originally published in 1893. PREFACE - A FEW LINES only are necessary to explain the object with which these volumes are put forth. There is no modern encyclopedia to which the inexperienced man, who seeks guidance in the practice of the various British Sports and Pastimes, can turn for information. The Badminton Library is offered to supply the want. Of the imperfections which must be found in the execution of such a design we are conscious....

This antiquarian volume contains Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell's 1885 fishing handbook, "Fishing". Profusely illustrated and full of handy tips and simple instructions, this timeless book constitutes the perfect guide for inexperienced and novice fishermen, and would make for a great addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Pike and Pike-Tackle", "Baits, Bait-Catching, etc.", "Pike Fishing", "Coarse Fish and Floa...

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fishing for pike - written by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell. With information on bait, tactics, and techniques, this novice-friendly guide constitutes a must-read for beginners with an interest in pike fishing, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Spinning", "Tail Hooks", "Lip-Hooks", "To Bait a Spinning-Flight", "Material for Dressing Flights...

This early manual on fishing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It will prove of great interest to the present day fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport. It contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with black and white drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are repub...

HENRY KALPH FRANCIS, ESQ., M.A., JCDGE, VEW EXGLAXD, ONE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED OF LIVING ANGLERS, THIS VOLUME IS AFFECTIONATELY IXSCRIBED BY HIS PCPIL IN THE GENTLE CRAFT, THE AUTHOR. MR. ITm VOORST having kindly placed the illustrations of the late Mr. Yarrells magnificent .. History of British Fishes at the Authors disposal, they have been gladly made use of in the great majority of instances throughout the following pages. Most of these ...

THE MODERN PRACTICAL ANGLER - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FLY FISHING, BOTTOM FISHING, TROLLING By H. Cholmondeley - Pennell A READ COUNTRY BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in 1870, this extremely scarce early angling work is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations, as part of their HISTORY OF FISHING series. The author was a well known and respec...

This antiquarian volume contains Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell's 1885 fishing handbook, "Fishing". Profusely illustrated and full of handy tips and simple instructions, this timeless book constitutes the perfect guide for inexperienced and novice fishermen, and would make for a great addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Pike and Pike-Tackle", "Baits, Bait-Catching, etc.", "Pike Fishing", "Coarse Fish and Floa...

This vintage contains the trout and salmon fishing edition of "The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes" series, penned by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell. Containing a number of detailed articles written by the master sportsman, this volume is highly recommended for modern fishing enthusiasts, and would make for a great addition to collections of sporting literature. Contents include: "A Chapter on Tackle and Fishing Gear", "Natural History of Br...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book "Pike And Other Coarse Fish - Baits And Bait-Catching", contains a detailed guide to catching pike and other course fish, with sections on tools and equipment, bait, habits and habitats, technique, common problems, and more. Written by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell, this timeless guide is written in clear, plain language, and is ideal for the novice fisherman with an interest in catching course fish. Many vintage texts such as this - parti...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.