CONTENTS The First Day The Second Day VII. Observations of the Salmon ; with directions how VIII. Observations of the Luce, or Pike; with directions IX. Observations of the Carp ; with directions how to X. Observations of the Bream ; and directions to catch XI. Observations of the Tench ; and advice how to XII. Observations of the Pearch ; and directions how to XIII. Observations of the Eel, and other Fish that want Scales ; and how to fish for them. XIV. Observations of the Barbel ; and directions how to XV. Observations of the Gudgeon, the Ruffe, and the I. Conference betwixt a country Gentleman proficient in the Art of Fly-fishing and a Traveller who The Second Day III. Conference containing an account of Mr. Cotton's IV. Of Angling for Trout or Grayling at the “ Top," at the “Middle," and at the “ Bottom” V. Of Fly-fishing and Fly-making VI. A practical Lesson in Fly-fishing for Trout and VII. Of artificial Flies for the months of January, February, March, April, and May; showing also how to dib or dape with the Green-Drake or May-fly, and how to make that famous Fly artificially VIII. Of the Stone-Fly ; also a list of Flies for June, July, August, September, October, November, and IX. A Short Dialogue ; Viator fishes by himself X. Directions how to dress a Trout or Grayling XI. Of Angling at the Bottom for Trout or Grayling Note to the Illustrations The primary aim of the Artist has been to illustrate “ The Compleat Angler ” as thoroughly as possible from a topographical point of view. The majority of the engravings illustrate the routes described by Walton, from Tottenham to Ware, and by Cotton, from Brailsford to his seat at Beresford Hall; and places connected with the lives of the Authors. Maps are also given for the better understanding of the routes. Many of the scenes, especially those nearer the Metropolis, have changed sadly, and several buildings of interest have disappeared or been altered beyond recognition. In these cases the drawings have been made from old pictures or prints, and their origin is given in the List of Illustrations. Wherever possible, the drawings have been made on the spot, but in several instances the Artist has made use of photographs, and wishes to acknowledge his indebtedness to Messrs. Ř. Bull (Ashbourne), Griffin (Weybridge), Poulton, Salmon (Winchester), Valentine, and Wilson. He is also indebted to Messrs. C. A. and C. P. Christie, Dr. Horley, Messrs. E. Marsh, P. Norman, J. Tydeman, J. F. Wardle, and others for their kind and courteous assistance. As for the fish, they have been studied alive and dead ; alive, in their element, for there alone can their varied motions be learnt ; and dead, that their form might be more correctly given. The decorative headings and initials speak for themselves they will all be seen to have a connection, more or less obvious, with the context. |
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