The Game Fish, of the Northern States and British Provinces by Roosevelt
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| Author | Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell, 1829-1906 |
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| LoC No. | 12022472 |
| Title |
The Game Fish, of the Northern States and British Provinces With an account of the salmon and sea-trout fishing of Canada and New Brunswick, together with simple directions for tying artificial flies, etc., etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Game Fish, of the Northern States and British Provinces" by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the various game fish found in North America, detailing their characteristics, habitats, and fishing techniques, particularly for salmon and sea-trout fishing in Canada. Roosevelt combines practical fishing advice with his observations, aiming to enrich the reader's understanding of fish biology and fishing practices. The opening of the publication begins with a preface where Roosevelt reflects on his motivations for writing the book, highlighting a growing demand for updated information on fishing. He emphasizes the importance of outdoor recreation for health and well-being and shares his experiences that led to a commitment to conserving fish populations and improving fishing methods. Furthermore, he sets the stage for the book by introducing the classification of fish and the balance between naturalists and sportsmen regarding fish nomenclature. This blend of personal anecdotes, environmental advocacy, and scientific insight creates an engaging introduction for readers interested in fishing or natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SH: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling |
| Subject | Fishes -- North America |
| Subject | Fishing -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56267 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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