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Reprint of the 1936 edition. Oversized Octavo. 4 p.l., vii-xv p., 1 l., 301, [1] p. front. (port.) facsims. New York, The Paisley Press; London, Williams & Norgate, 1936.Izaak Walton, 1593-1683, wrote one of the most famous books inthe English language, The Compleat Angler; or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation. The first edition appeared in 1653, and it was reissued frequently with additional material; the last edition in Walton's lifetime appeared in 1676. The book not only describes the technique of angling, it draws a picture of peace and simple virtue that was Walton's protest against the civil wars taking place at the time. He also wrote several biographies, including ones of John Donne (1640), Sir Henry Wotton (1651), and George Herbert (1670), all of who were his friends. Oliver's bibliography is one of several on Walton. It first appeared in 1936 and describes 284 books on or about Walton. It is the most comprehensive of the Walton bibliographies cited in Besterman 6481. Oliver provides full title, collation, and plate count. Valuable annotations are also provided. A Standard Bibliography. ... Read more