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The compleat angler

Book • 1653
The Compleat Angler is a celebrated book by Izaak Walton, first published in 1653.

It is a pastoral discourse that explores the art and spirit of fishing, blending prose and verse.

The book follows a narrative where a fisherman teaches his friend the techniques of fishing over several days.

Later editions, including contributions by Charles Cotton, expanded the work to include sections on fly fishing.

The book has become one of the most frequently reprinted works in English literature.

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