A witty, practical collection offering maxims for anglers and thoughtful tips for chess players. This edition blends short, streetwise guidance with light, humorous notes on the challenges of fishing and the subtleties of chess.
For readers who love concise rules and quick lessons, these Maxims and Hints deliver practical pointers, from casting and fighting a fish to handling a game with grace. The book also brings in short, entertaining anecdotes and reflections that keep the advice approachable and lively.
- Learn core fishing ideas: timing, tackle strength, and how to read a fish’s movements.
- Discover chess etiquette and strategy tips that focus on keeping cool, even when the match gets tricky.
- Explore practical scenarios, including handling the line, weather conditions, and common missteps.
- Enjoy a light, engaging tone that makes serious topics feel accessible.
Ideal for readers who enjoy practical, humorous guidance on outdoor and board‑game fundamentals, and for those who appreciate compact, easy-to-skim advice.
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Excerpt from Maxims and Hints for an Angler: And Miseries of Fishing, to Which Are Added, Maxims and Hints for a Chess Player
DO not imagine that, because a fish does not instantly dart Off on first seeing you, he is the less aware of your presence; he almost always on such occasions ceases to feed, and.
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Excerpt from Maxims and Hints for an Angler: And Miseries of Fishing, to Which Are Added, Maxims and Hints for a Chess Player
"You see the ways the fisherman doth take
To catch the fish; what engines doth he make?
Behold! how he engageth all his wits,
Also his snares, lines, angles hooks, and nets:
Yet fish there be, that neither hook nor line,
Nor snare, nor net, nor engine can make thine;
They must be groped for, and be tickled too,
Or they will not be catch'd, whate'er you do."
John Bunyan
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers experienced anglers advice and insights into the art of fishing. The author presents observations on a vast array of situations, from choosing the best gear to how not to appear a fool. The author draws on years of personal experience and shares practical knowledge on how to improve fishing skills, techniques and general knowledge to help readers become better anglers. Gain fascinating insights into the challenges and joys of the sport of fishing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330436981_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330436981
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles