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Below
the Weir edited by Peter Rogers
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Few fish have
captivated anglers to such an extent as the legendary
trout of the Thames and yet, despite an absence in the
river for more than half a century, this enigmatic
creature continues to fascinate despite relatively
little literature having been devoted to the species.
In producing this book, Peter Rogers has sought to
redress this position in compiling a volume that not
only brings together the most significant writings on
the subject in one work, but has supplemented this with
lesser known yet equally interesting essays, linked to
the theme. Drawn from the pens of some of its earliest
recorded exponents, through many of the angling greats
of the Victorian and Edwardian times to the acknowledged
Master of Thames trout fishing, A.E. Hobbs during its
final productive years; all have their tales to tell
within these pages.
Spanning a period of more than 100 years, Below the Weir
charts the rise and decline of the species in the river,
and along the way, gives not only a wonderful insight
into the angling practices of the day and the Gentlemen
anglers who, by dint of privilege, had the means and
opportunity to seek such a coveted prize; but
evocatively brings to life a time long since gone when
the river was still an unspoilt rural idyll. Wonderfully
illustrated throughout by Paul Cook.
Publication December 2007 |
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It is an open
edition with the first 500 copies signed by the
publisher, plus only 25
copies fully bound leather.
The full leather bindings are limited to 2 per customer.
Each leather copy is bound
in Oasis goatskin with gold tooled front, back
boards and spine.
The books all have title labels, raised spine
bands, marker ribbons, head bands and are all supplied
with
handmade slip cases.
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Full Leather Bound
£ 165.00 plus P & P
Cloth Bound with Dust-wrapper £ 29.95 plus P & P
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