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  • Minor tactics of the chalk stream and kindred studies

    by G. E. M. Skues ...
    In Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream and Kindred Studies, G. E. M. Skues offers a subtle and influential meditation on trout fishing, especially on English chalk streams, combining practical instruction with acute natural observation. The book examines the fine "minor tactics" of angling—watercraft, trout behavior, fly selection, and the delicate problem of presenting the artificial fly under ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fly Fishing: The Way of a Trout With a Fly

    by G.E.M. Skues ...
    Attorney G. E. M. Skues drew upon his vast experience as a recreational fisherman to write this masterpiece of the fly fishing genre, in which he established sunken flies as essential tools for the well-equipped angler. Originally published in 1921, this seminal book retains its relevance in a world in which the quiet pleasures of river fishing remain unchanged. Professional, competitive, and ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

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  • Bird Life

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  • Sea-Fishing from the Shore

    by A. R. Harris Cass ...
    This vintage book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to fishing from the shore. Complete with helpful information on locations, equipment and rods, habits and habitats, bait, tackle, and much more, this volume is a perfect introductory text for prospective sea-fishermen. Although an antiquarian volume, "Sea-Fishing from the Shore" would be of considerable utility to the modern ... Read more

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    by John F.L.S. Watson, Gwendolyn Whitmore ...
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    by E. J. Banfield ...
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  • Spinning and Bait Fishing for Salmon and Trout

    by H. Cholmondelay-Pennell ...
    This book offers the reader a comprehensive guide to fishing for trout and salmon using bait and the 'spinning' technique. Written in simple, clear language and full of helpful tips, “Spinning And Bait Fishing For Salmon And Trout” will be of considerable utility to fishermen, especially those with little previous experience. Contents include: “A Short History of Fishing”, “Spinning and Bait ... Read more

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  • A Book of Natural History

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    This vintage book contains a concise and accessible guide to keeping parrots for pleasure and for profit. It has a special focus on their breeding and management. Full of invaluable tips and a wealth of useful, practical information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in keeping parrots, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The ... Read more

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  • A Practical Guide for the Keeping and Management of Finches - Tips and Helpful Hints for the Breeding, Feeding and Training of These Beautiful Birds

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