to the Illustrations 



The primary aim of the Artist has been to illustrate " The Compleat 

 Angler" as thoroughly as possible from a topographical point of view. The 

 majority of the engravings Illustrate the routes described by Walton, from 

 Tottenham to Ware, and by Cotton, from Erallsford to his seat at Beresford 

 Hall; and places connected with the lives of the Authors. Maps are also 

 given for the better understanding of the routes. 



Many of the scenes, especially those nearer the Metropolis, have changed 

 sadly, and several buildings of interest have disappeared or been altered 

 beyond recognition. In these cases the drawings have been made from old 

 pictures or prints, and their origin is given in the List of Illustrations. 



Wherever posslhle, the drawings have been made on the spot, but In 

 several Instances the Artist has made use of photographs, and wishes to 

 acknowledge his indebtedness to Messrs. R. Bull (Ashbourne], Griffin 

 (Weybridge), Poulton, Salmon (Winchester], Valentine, and Wilson. 



He is also indebted to Messrs. C. A. and C. P. Christie, Dr. Horley, 

 Messrs. E. Marsh, P. Norman, J. Tydeman, J. F. Wardle, and others 

 for their kind and courteous assistance. 



As for the fish, they have been studied alive and dead; alive, in their 

 element, for there alone can their varied motions be learnt ; and dead 

 that their form might be more correctly given. 



The decorative headings and initials speak for themselves ; they will 

 all be seen to have a connection, more or less obvious, with the context. 



