Description
Green cloth with stamped gilt titling and a front decoration in a lighter green. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning; Moderate shelf handling wear spine tips and corners mildly rubbed. Previous owner’s inscription on the front free endpage [Otis H. Dana, grand-son of Richard Henry Dana]. 8vo; 7.75 inches tall; x, [ii], 385, [1], [2, ads] pp. Contains an index. A detailed account of the author’s global fishing expeditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Holder, a pioneering naturalist and sportsman, combines vivid narrative with practical insights into sport fishing, including techniques for angling and spearfishing. The book also captures the excitement and challenges of maritime adventure, detailing encounters with large and exotic fish species in varied seas. Holder’s writing reflects both a deep appreciation for the natural world and the adventurous spirit of the era, making the work significant in early sporting literature and natural history observation. Ref: Walker, 116;Ref: Bruns, 230. Subjects: Sport Fishing, Spearfishing, Maritime Exploration, Marine Life, Outdoor Adventure, Travel, Sporting Literature, Natural History, Adventure
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