Fishing: British Sports - Past & Present
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
For centuries, the gentle art of fishing has woven itself into the very fabric of British life, and Bernard Venables' Fishing — part of the celebrated British Sports: Past & Present series — stands as one of the most authoritative and affectionate chronicles of this enduring national pastime. Venables, one of Britain's most revered angling writers and the creator of the iconic Mr. Crabtree fishing strip, traces the rich heritage of British fishing from its earliest traditions through to the modern era, painting a vivid portrait of the rivers, lakes, and coastlines that have drawn generations of anglers to their banks. With a masterful blend of history, technique, and personal passion, the text illuminates the evolution of rods, reels, and methods, while celebrating the timeless connection between angler and water. Venables writes with a lyrical warmth that transcends mere instruction, elevating fishing to the status of a cultural institution deeply embedded in the British countryside and character. His prose captures not only the practicalities of the sport but also its philosophy — the patience, the solitude, and the profound respect for nature that define the true angler's spirit. This is an essential volume for any lover of the British sporting tradition, and it leaves the reader with an irresistible urge to find a quiet riverbank and cast a line.
Author: Bernard Venables
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
For centuries, the gentle art of fishing has woven itself into the very fabric of British life, and Bernard Venables' Fishing — part of the celebrated British Sports: Past & Present series — stands as one of the most authoritative and affectionate chronicles of this enduring national pastime. Venables, one of Britain's most revered angling writers and the creator of the iconic Mr. Crabtree fishing strip, traces the rich heritage of British fishing from its earliest traditions through to the modern era, painting a vivid portrait of the rivers, lakes, and coastlines that have drawn generations of anglers to their banks. With a masterful blend of history, technique, and personal passion, the text illuminates the evolution of rods, reels, and methods, while celebrating the timeless connection between angler and water. Venables writes with a lyrical warmth that transcends mere instruction, elevating fishing to the status of a cultural institution deeply embedded in the British countryside and character. His prose captures not only the practicalities of the sport but also its philosophy — the patience, the solitude, and the profound respect for nature that define the true angler's spirit. This is an essential volume for any lover of the British sporting tradition, and it leaves the reader with an irresistible urge to find a quiet riverbank and cast a line.