Publisher's Synopsis
Dame Juliana Berners, a 15th century English Nun is credited with being the first person in England to publish a book on fishing. Though there is much debate regarding the true author of this work, two things remain true: First, it is a remarkable look into history and how fishing was done in 15th century England and second, there is a treasure of information still relevant to angling today and one can easily improve their game by studying this book.The original MS of this Treatise as well as the first two 19th century editions have been scrutinized, edited, and translated into modern English for easy reading and enjoyment.From how to tie flies, what bait to use on what fish, how to make homemade bait, how to color fishing line, and many other angling tips and tricks, one will glean not only new skills and knowledge from reading this book, but will be transported back to the 15th century and get a glimpse into the history and development of the amazing sport of "Fishing with an Angle.
