The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Isaak Walton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266870708 ISBN 13: 9780266870708

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Discover a timeless guide to angling and quiet reflection, preserved for today’s reader.

This edition presents the classic work known as The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation, and its long history of revisions and scholarly note. It blends practical fishing instruction with a contemplative mood, inviting both instruction and immersion in the pleasures of rivers, winds, and seasons.

The book unfolds as a dialog among anglers, companions by a riverside, sharing tricks, colorings for tackle, and careful observations of weather, fish behavior, and the art of making flies. It is rooted in 17th‑century craft and spirit, while remaining accessible to modern readers who seek a calmer, more reflective hunting of knowledge and leisure.
What you’ll experience

• Practical guidance on tying flies, choosing gear, and coloring lines or rods
• Observations about wind, season, and river behavior that shape fishing choices
• A portrait of early angling culture, humor, and companionship by the water
• A sense of history through notes about edition changes and editorial history

Ideal for readers of classic nature writing, early modern leisure, and those curious about the craft and charm of angling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266870708
• ISBN 13: 9780266870708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272