# The Complete Angler 1653

By Izaak Walton.

"The Complete Angler 1653" by Izaak Walton is a book published in 1653. Written in the aftermath of the English Civil War, it celebrates the art and spirit of fishing through prose and verse. Walton depicts scenes of harmony away from the political turbulence of his era, drawing on his experiences fishing in central England. The work features dialogue between an experienced angler and his students, teaching the craft while offering quiet refuge from a disordered world. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Fishing -- Early works to 1800

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