The Life of Isaac Walton: Including Notices of His Contemporaries (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Zouch

9780483737266: The Life of Isaac Walton: Including Notices of His Contemporaries (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483737267 ISBN 13: 9780483737266

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the captivating life of Isaac Walton and the world he moved in, from his roots to his enduring fishing-writing legacy.

This biographical work, by Thomas Zouch, traces Walton’s life across early London business beginnings, family ties, and the Civil War era. It blends personal detail with the social history of 17th‑century England, offering a clear portrait of a man known for honesty, piety, and a generous spirit.

The narrative covers Walton’s friendships and influences, his connections to notable figures of his time, and the evolution of his writing, including his famous fishing treatises and related letters. It situates his life within the broader context of English religious and literary culture, while recounting moments of resilience and wit that shaped his character.

Learn Walton’s early career and family background, including his trade and settlement in London.
See how his friendships and beliefs influenced his life and writings.
Trace the development of his major works, from angling literature to his later reflections.
Understand the historical backdrop of his era and how it affected his fortunes and legacy.

Ideal for readers of literary biography, fishing history, and 17th‑century English culture.

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