John Dennys était un poète et pêcheur anglais dont la seule œuvre connue, Les Secrets de la Pêche, constitue un traité poétique sur l'art de la pêche. Ce texte singulier offre aux lecteurs un aperçu non seulement des pratiques de pêche historiques, mais aussi de l'esprit contemplatif et poétique de l'auteur lui-même. Il capture un moment précis dans le temps à travers le regard d'un praticien dévoué de cet art.
The Secrets of Angling is a classic poem that explores the art of fishing in charming and witty verse. This reprinting of the original text includes an introduction from T. Westwood that provides context for the poem and explores its place in the history of fishing literature. Fans of poetry and fishing will both enjoy this delightful little book.
Vol. I
Focusing on the art of fishing, this volume from 1885 offers detailed guidance on selecting the best tools, baits, and seasonal strategies for angling. It serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced anglers, emphasizing traditional techniques and insights. The reprint preserves the original content, making it a valuable addition for those interested in the history and practice of fishing.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It is recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a vital addition to any academic or personal library focused on cultural studies.
The secrets of angling is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.