INTRODUCTION. 



IN bringing out this little work on the Culture 

 of Trout, the author feels that he is attempting 

 to supply a great want, as many landed pro- 

 prietors, desirous of stocking their waters with 

 that fish, naturally wish for some simple prac- 

 tical work wherein they may find information 

 which will serve for a help to the servant as 

 well as to the master, especially in the absence 

 of the latter. 



The author, in his first attempt at Pisci- 

 culture, would have been truly thankful for such 

 a guide ; and, with the hope that they may be 

 of use to others, and enable them to enter upon 

 a successful career, he now ventures to' publish 

 the results of his own practical experience. 



His grateful acknowledgments are due to 



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