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A pocket treasury of the best angling writing, gathered for the riverbank reader. This compact volume collects the classic and contemporary voices that have shaped the sport, from Izaak Walton’s spirit to later editors and anglers. It’s designed for easy reading on the bank or beside a fireside.
Edited by Eric Parker, the book aims to bring together the finest reflections on angling in a single, portable edition. It includes playful and serious pieces, practical observations, and memorable river scenes, drawing on a long tradition of fishing writing.
- Classic selections and lively excerpts from well-known anglers.
- A mix of humor, philosophy, and practical insight on rods, tackles, and seasons.
- Vivid scenes of rivers, chalk streams, and the pleasures of the sport.
- An informative appendix listing authors and their works for further reading.
Ideal for readers of angling literature or anyone wanting a window into a long, shared pastime.
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Eric Parker believes in testing his own advice before dishing it out to others, and his life's story attests to this. He started his career as a corporate employee but found it stifling.
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