The Chronicle of the Complete Angler is a book that chronicles the life and times of the famous English angler, Izaak Walton, and his friend and fellow angler, Charles Cotton. The book is written by Thomas Westwood and is a comprehensive account of the lives of these two men, who were among the most famous anglers of their time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the lives of Walton and Cotton. The first section provides an overview of their lives and their passion for ...
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The Chronicle of the Complete Angler is a book that chronicles the life and times of the famous English angler, Izaak Walton, and his friend and fellow angler, Charles Cotton. The book is written by Thomas Westwood and is a comprehensive account of the lives of these two men, who were among the most famous anglers of their time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the lives of Walton and Cotton. The first section provides an overview of their lives and their passion for fishing. It also gives a brief history of the sport of angling and how it has evolved over time.The second section of the book focuses on the various fishing techniques used by Walton and Cotton. It provides detailed descriptions of the different types of fish they caught, as well as the equipment and bait they used.The third section of the book is dedicated to the art of fly fishing, which was a particular passion of both Walton and Cotton. It provides a detailed account of the different types of flies used in fly fishing and how they were tied.The final section of the book is a collection of essays and poems written by Walton and Cotton, as well as other notable anglers of their time. These writings provide a fascinating insight into the world of angling in the 17th century.Overall, The Chronicle of the Complete Angler is a fascinating book that provides a comprehensive account of the lives of two of the most famous anglers in English history. It is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the sport of fishing or the history of angling.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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