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for human flesh was well known, it was attributed 

 to the dead bodies thrown into the water. 



Donovan, p. 29. 



In the Volga they sometimes catch barbel from 

 the length of four to five feet, and from thirty to 

 forty Ibs. in weight ; in the Weser, from twelve to 

 fifteen Ibs. Pallas Voyage. 



THE GUDGEON. 



This fish is so generally known, that it needs 

 little description. It, however, is interesting to 

 the angler, by biting so freely. It is found in a 

 gravelly bottom, with water not very deep. The 

 best method to catch gudgeons, is with a pater- 

 noster line, and to move often. The rake to be 

 used freely, the hook to be baited with red worms. 



Editor. 



Mr. Pennant remarks, that the few gudgeons 

 which are caught in the Kennet and Cole, are 

 three times the weight of those found elsewhere. 

 The largest ever heard of weighed half a pound ; 

 it was caught near Uxbridge, 



