[Signed] [First Edition] Atlantic Salmon Chronicles: The Fish

Black paper-covered boards with gilt spine titles; 4to; 457pp; illustrated with b/w & color photos, drawings, maps and reproductions of etchings & paintings by Thomas Aquinas Daly; color pictorial dust jacket. "Atlantic Salmon Chronicles is the most instructive salmon book in 40 years. An artful blend of technology, analysis and lyrical prose. In the first half of this book Nightingale offers a totally new look at fly rods and lines, a critical evaluation of fly reels, new insights into how one chooses flies and a review of other fishing tackle and equipment. The second half of the book contains a widely acclaimed evaluation of the conservation of Atlantic salmon as well as a sentimental journey along his "sacred salmon rivers." (publisher) A fine copy in jacket, signed by author on title page.

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