The Compleat Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing not Unworthy the Perusal of Most Anglers

by Izaak Walton and Andrew Lang

First published in 1653, this classic book on fishing and the pleasures of nature, written by Izaak Walton, has been, since its initial appearance, a favorite of anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. In this attractive edition, Walton's text is accompanied by commentary and illustrations by Andrew Lang.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021316628
• ISBN13: 9781021316622
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Buyer Beware: The Printing is Poor Quality

When ordering this book, I didn't understand the significance of the fact that it was published by Legare Street Press. Throughout this brand new book, there are reproductions of a previous reader's underlining. In addition, the overall print quality is poor. It's as if the publisher simply photographed or otherwise reproduced an older edition, which it then bound. It's largely unreadable because of the sloppy underlining. I was naïve about the term "Street Press" and the implications of that term for quality. Since I got the book, I've done a bit of reading about Street Press and now realize that poor quality product isn't to be unexpected.