River Keeper: The Life of William James Lunn is a biography written by John Waller Hills. The book tells the story of William James Lunn, a legendary river keeper who worked on the chalk streams of southern England in the early 20th century. Lunn was a master of his craft, and his expertise in fly fishing, river management, and conservation made him a revered figure in the angling world. The book covers Lunn's life from his childhood in rural Hampshire to his rise as a river keeper on the River Test, one of the most famous ...
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River Keeper: The Life of William James Lunn is a biography written by John Waller Hills. The book tells the story of William James Lunn, a legendary river keeper who worked on the chalk streams of southern England in the early 20th century. Lunn was a master of his craft, and his expertise in fly fishing, river management, and conservation made him a revered figure in the angling world. The book covers Lunn's life from his childhood in rural Hampshire to his rise as a river keeper on the River Test, one of the most famous trout streams in the world. The author draws on extensive research and interviews with Lunn's family and colleagues to paint a vivid picture of the man and his world. Through Lunn's story, the book also explores the history of fly fishing and river management in England, as well as the social and cultural changes that shaped the countryside in the early 20th century. River Keeper: The Life of William James Lunn is a tribute to a remarkable man and a bygone era of rural life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in fly fishing, conservation, or the history of the English countryside.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fair. Book 173pp; 16 b/w plates to rear; dark blue boards faded, spine completely faded, gilt title to spine; previous owner's name and address to fep. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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Good. 1934 First ed. Rebound in Half leather. Green leather with blue cloth boards. Slight foxing. Spine slightly faded. for pictures/further description please message us. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
