The river Dove, with some quiet thoughts on the happy practice of angling

Name: The river Dove, with some quiet thoughts on the happy practice of angling
Author: John Lavicount Anderdon

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About This Book

Two companions and a hospitable host travel and fish along the Dove, visiting market towns, country halls, a fishing house, the river’s source, and Dove Dale; their conversations and walks provide pastoral description, practical angling observations, reminiscences of earlier practitioners, and quiet moral and devotional reflections on nature, leisure, and the virtues of the angler’s craft.

About the Author

John Lavicount Anderdon

John Lavicount Anderdon was an English author known for his contemplative writing on the art of angling. His notable work, "The River Dove, with Some Quiet Thoughts on the Happy Practice of Angling," reflects his deep appreciation for nature and the serene joys of fishing. Through his prose, Anderdon invites readers to explore the tranquility found in the natural world and the meditative aspects of the angler's experience. His contributions to literature capture the essence of leisure and reflection, making his work a charming addition to the genre of outdoor writing.