Notes And Recollections Of An Angler: Rambles Among The Mountains, Valleys, And Solitudes Of Wales - Softcover

John Henry Cliffe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1314220926 ISBN 13: 9781314220926

Publisher: HardPress

Synopsis

Notes And Recollections Of An Angler: Rambles Among The Mountains, Valleys, And Solitudes Of Wales by John Henry Cliffe. This nineteenth-century travelogue blends first-hand exploration with practical angling guidance, as the author recounts decades of rambles through Wales' mountain fastness and lakes—Tal-y-Llyn, Llyn Gwynant, Bala's Llyn Tegid, and many others—offering fishing strategies, fly patterns, and boat vs shore techniques. The work interweaves scenic descriptions with antiquarian observations, detailing Snowdonia's passes, chasms, and gorges, from Cader Idris to Snowdon, Glyder Bach, St. Beuno’s, and Strata Florida. It also surveys local life, hotels, and routes, and cautions against poaching and environmental damage from mines. Across chapters on lakes, rivers, and bequests of Celtic remains, it paints a portrait of a country where nature and culture co-exist in a rugged, sublime landscape. The book thus serves as both field-guide for anglers and a celebration of Welsh scenery and heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1314220926
• ISBN 13: 9781314220926
• Binding: Paperback