The Sportsman and Naturalist in Canada, or Notes on The Natural History of the Game, Game Birds, and Fish of that Country
by (Canada) King, W. Ross
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- first
- Condition
- Original green cloth with gilt moose on upper cover. Fine. Signed, "J.C. Cutting 1869.
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About This Item
London: Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough Streeet, 1866. First edition, with tipped in errata slip. 6 chromolithographs and numerous text illustrations. xv, [3], 334 pp. Savill and Edwards, Printer, Chandos St. 1 vols. 8vo (26.5 x 18 cm). Original green cloth with gilt moose on upper cover. Fine. Signed, "J.C. Cutting 1869.. First edition, with tipped in errata slip. 6 chromolithographs and numerous text illustrations. xv, [3], 334 pp. Savill and Edwards, Printer, Chandos St. 1 vols. 8vo (26.5 x 18 cm). A detailed and useful guide to Canadian sport. Four of the 12 chapters are devoted to fishing: "The Fisheries of Canada" (concerning salmon rivers, lakes and lesser waters); "The Salmon" (its location, size, etc., includes data on trout and white fish); "The Canadian Shad" (habitat, etc., including other fish); and "The Tom Cod" (annual arrival, etc., including discussion of bass, sturgeon, and others). Rare in this condition. Bruns K-49; Gee p. 61; Lande 1886; Sabin 37857; TPL 6220
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- James Cummins Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 256569
- Title
- The Sportsman and Naturalist in Canada, or Notes on The Natural History of the Game, Game Birds, and Fish of that Country
- Author
- (Canada) King, W. Ross
- Format/Binding
- 6 chromolithographs and numerous text illustrations. xv, [3], 334 pp. Savill and Edwards, Printer, Chandos St. 1 vols. 8vo (26.5
- Book Condition
- Used - Original green cloth with gilt moose on upper cover. Fine. Signed, "J.C. Cutting 1869.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, with tipped in errata slip
- Publisher
- Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough Streeet
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1866
- Keywords
- Angling | Canada | Hunting / Shooting
- Bookseller catalogs
- History, Travel & Geography; Sports & Games;
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