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The Compleat Angler
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- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
"As no man is born an artist, so no man is born an angler."
Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, long considered the bible of fishing, is a joyful celebration of the English countryside and the relaxed and reflective lifestyle of the devoted fisherman. Through dialogue between teacher and student, the book sheds a unique light on fishing, baiting, and cooking, including an original recipe for trout. Its music, rhymes, poetry, and humor are all brought to life by a full cast. As winding as a quiet brook and as bountiful as a bursting riverbank, The Compleat Angler is essential listening for any outdoors enthusiast.
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- Mark H
- 18-12-17
What wonderful archaic prose
I'm not an angler, but I thought I would buy this as it has such good reviews. I'm really pleased that I did. The characters in the book are played by superb actors who bring the story to life. The manners and rich expressions of the time are a joy to listen to. And the details of how to catch, prepare and eat the fish were quite a surprise. I suspect that all of the advice was given in good faith by the author and it may be completely true and accurate, but it is from a time when 'facts' were not quite as tested as they are today. So some descriptions can only be described as wondrous. If you enjoy the prose from a bygone era and either like angling, or are prepared to forgo interest in the subject to bathe in the prose then give this book a try.
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- Cav
- 09-11-20
Great but flawed
I loved listening to this as I read along with my Folio society copy; there were some erroneous words that didn’t fit with the book, but this didn’t lessen my enjoyment
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- R G.
- 23-10-19
Book Wont Play!
Very dissatisfied. Waste of money. I have downloaded this book but it wont play at all! Zero stars!