X PREFACE. 



size, and exertions of the fish he in- 

 tends to take, he will meet with many 

 disappointments in accomplishing 

 this desirable end, and the utmost of 

 his inventive faculties may be cm- 

 ployed in the assemblage of the vari- 

 ous materials which nature and art 

 so liberally contribute to his assist- 

 ance. 



Though the observations are local 

 and intended for anglers in the Trent, 

 yet I flatter myself they will be found 

 successful in other Rivers, abound- 

 ing with the same kinds of fish. 

 Should my labours contribute in the 

 least to the pleasure of this rational 

 and innocent amusement, or encrease 

 the number of its votaries, I shall be 

 amply rewarded, 



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Ntwark % April, i8oit 



