TAYLOR, Samuel.

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Angling in All Its Branches, First edition of this comprehensive guide to angling in Great Britain, including the first detailed instructions for trying salmon flies. The book outlines regional fishing waters, describes fish species, and gives practical advice on baits and artificial flies. Samuel Taylor (1748-1811) was also a noted stenographer, whose shorthand system was the first to gain widespread use throughout the English-speaking world.Provenance: Stephen C. Massey.

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