Studies Of An Angler (SIGNED)
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed,Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards: tight. Marking: name penned on fep.
Few pursuits demand as much patience, skill, and intimate knowledge of the natural world as angling, and Studies of an Angler by Wing Commander L. J. Wackett — a decorated military figure bearing the distinctions of D.F.C., A.F.C., and B.Sc. — brings a uniquely disciplined and observational eye to the sport. Published in Melbourne in 1950, this work chronicles the author's deep and enduring passion for fishing, presenting a series of thoughtful reflections and carefully observed studies that will resonate with both seasoned anglers and those newly drawn to the craft. Wackett's prose moves with quiet authority, grounding each study in the real landscapes of Australian waterways and the habits of the fish that inhabit them. What elevates this work beyond a mere sporting memoir is the scientific rigour Wackett brings to his subject — a natural consequence of his academic background — blended with the warmth of a man who clearly finds both solace and wonder at the water's edge. The book stands as a rare document of mid-century Australian outdoor culture, illustrating the ways in which military precision and a naturalist's curiosity can combine to produce something genuinely illuminating. Notably, this copy bears the author's own handwritten compliments, making it a singular artefact for collectors of Australiana and fishing literature alike — leaving one to wonder just how many other secrets this remarkable man committed to paper.
Author: L. J. Wackett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, Melbourne
Genre: Sport & fitness
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed,Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards: tight. Marking: name penned on fep.
Few pursuits demand as much patience, skill, and intimate knowledge of the natural world as angling, and Studies of an Angler by Wing Commander L. J. Wackett — a decorated military figure bearing the distinctions of D.F.C., A.F.C., and B.Sc. — brings a uniquely disciplined and observational eye to the sport. Published in Melbourne in 1950, this work chronicles the author's deep and enduring passion for fishing, presenting a series of thoughtful reflections and carefully observed studies that will resonate with both seasoned anglers and those newly drawn to the craft. Wackett's prose moves with quiet authority, grounding each study in the real landscapes of Australian waterways and the habits of the fish that inhabit them. What elevates this work beyond a mere sporting memoir is the scientific rigour Wackett brings to his subject — a natural consequence of his academic background — blended with the warmth of a man who clearly finds both solace and wonder at the water's edge. The book stands as a rare document of mid-century Australian outdoor culture, illustrating the ways in which military precision and a naturalist's curiosity can combine to produce something genuinely illuminating. Notably, this copy bears the author's own handwritten compliments, making it a singular artefact for collectors of Australiana and fishing literature alike — leaving one to wonder just how many other secrets this remarkable man committed to paper.