The Driffield angler; . in two parts: containing, descriptions of the different kinds of fresh water fish, and the best methods of taking them in rivers, lakes, and fish-ponds; with full directions for baits, and the manner of making artificial flies for every month of the season. To which are added, instructions for shooting; with rules for the breeding, breaking, and management of pointers and spaniels; and the choice of guns for game and wild fowl. With a description of the forest of Blair, in Perthshire, belonging to his Grace the Duke of Athol; and the manner of killing the deer. Also, a short treatise on coursing, and the training of greyhounds. By Alexander Mackintosh [...].
Alexander Mackintosh (1742-1829)
Category
Books
Date
1806
Materials
Place of origin
Gainsborough
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3077767
Summary
Bibliographic description
x,[2],346p., plate . 8vo.. The Nostell copy has an additional plate pasted onto the verso of p.205 and feathers loosely inserted between pp. 204-5.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front pastedown in the hand of Charles Winn (1795-1874): The gift of Edward Peacock Esqr of Bottesford Manor the 4 of Feby. 1869 CW. [i.e.: the gift of Edward Peacock (1831-1915)]. manuscript inscription on front flyleaf, probably in the hand of Edward Peacock (1831-1915): Dealtry Cambridge.. Binding: half calf, marbled paper; recessed cords; spine gilt ruled; spine label missing.
Makers and roles
Alexander Mackintosh (1742-1829)