Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 344 Walton, Izaak 1593 1683 Walton, Isaak Walton, Isaac Walton, Izaac Walton, I. (Izaak) Walton, Izaack The Complete Angler 1653 The Compleat Angler Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Compleat_Angler Text file produced by J. Ingram, G. Smith, T. Riikonen and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger "The Complete Angler" by Izaak Walton is a celebrated treatise on the art and philosophy of fishing, written in the mid-17th century. This classic work not only serves as a guide for practical anglers but also delves into the spiritual and contemplative aspects of the fishing experience. Through charming dialogues and reflections, Walton illustrates the harmony between nature and the angler, inviting readers to experience the tranquility and simplicity found in the pursuit of fish. At the start of the discourse, the character Piscator encounters Viator on a pleasant May morning and engages in conversation while journeying to a thatched house to refresh themselves. Their dialogue reveals Piscator's affectionate views on angling as a noble and contemplative endeavor that contrasts sharply with the serious dispositions of those who prioritize wealth and societal status. As they walk together, Piscator navigates themes of camaraderie, nature's beauty, and the unique joys of fishing, while Viator displays a budding interest and curiosity, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of fishing techniques and the philosophy behind this cherished pastime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Fishing -- Early works to 1800 SH Text Category: Classics of Literature Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 283890 2025-07-04T08:10:55.448058 text/html 285251 2013-05-13T13:38:08 text/html 1210399 2025-07-04T08:10:59.795084 application/epub+zip 1215717 2025-07-04T08:10:56.178046 application/epub+zip 157872 2025-07-04T08:10:55.794075 application/epub+zip 1315551 2025-07-04T08:11:02.380022 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1289979 2025-07-04T08:10:59.431032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233445 2022-09-04T13:27:03.912863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242113 2025-07-04T08:10:54.799091 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241824 2013-05-13T13:35:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241816 2013-05-13T13:35:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20264 2025-07-04T08:11:02.511025 application/rdf+xml 25633 2025-07-04T08:10:55.895063 image/jpeg 3992 2025-07-04T08:10:55.844056 image/jpeg 91561 2013-05-13T13:38:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1286155 2013-05-13T13:38:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 91533 2013-05-13T13:38:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1156962 2025-07-04T08:10:55.501094 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia