The Complete Angler; Or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation, Vol. II

In this second volume of his best-known book, Walton continues to chronicle the marvels of fishing. Walton's observations are not confined to the angling arts, however--he also explores the spiritual and physical benefits of fishing. Its first chapter discusses the three kinds of fish found in waters: "the red-fish, or pike; the gray-fish, or cod; and the yellow-fish, or sole."The text also includes information about fishing tackle, discussions about bait and angling for specific types of fish (for example, salmon), descriptions of different areas for a successful catch.It is an important work in the tradition of British literary naturalism, which depicts nature as honest and just.