Publisher's Synopsis
Favorite Flies and Their Histories is a classic book on fly fishing, written by Mary Orvis Marbury and originally published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of fly tying, featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 300 different fly patterns. Marbury, who was the daughter of the founder of the Orvis Company, draws on her extensive knowledge of the sport to provide readers with a wealth of information on the history and development of fly fishing, as well as practical advice on how to tie and fish with different fly patterns. The book is illustrated with beautiful black and white plates, and includes a glossary of fly fishing terms and a list of recommended reading. Favorite Flies and Their Histories is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and practice of fly fishing, and remains a classic work on the subject to this day.With Many Replies From Practical Anglers To Inquiries Concerning How, When, And Where To Use Them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
