The compleat angler, or, The contemplative man's recreation, Izaak Walton

"''The compleat angler, '' first published in 1653, has become a classic of English literature. Where other angling books are of limited appeal to those who do not fish, ''The compleat angler'' inspires readers from all walks of life to go in search of the timeless English countryside that Walton evokes with such love."--Publisher description.