A Defense of Fishermen 



The defense of the fishing frater- 

 nity which has been here attempted 

 is by no means as completely stated 

 as it should be. Nor should the world 

 be allowed to overlook the admirable 

 affirmative qualities which exist among 

 genuine members of the brotherhood, 

 and the useful traits which an indul- 

 gence in the gentle art cultivates and 

 fosters. A recital of these, with a de- 

 scription of the personal peculiarities 

 found in the ranks of fishermen, and 

 the influence of these peculiarities on 

 success or failure, are necessary to a 

 thorough vindication of those who 

 worthily illustrate the virtues of our 

 clan. 



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