PREFACE TO THE SECOND PAKT. 



But the temple of fame is yet open, and the name of the 

 first ichthyologist of America is yet to be inscribed.* As 

 was to be expected of a first attempt, the former editions 

 contained many errors, but none of particular importance 

 to the angler. It has been the object of the present edi- 

 tion to revise and correct, and also to add such further 

 information as would be found useful, instructive, and interest- 

 ing. The author returns his sincere thanks to his numerous 

 friends who, with the true liberality of gentlemen and sports- 

 men, have kindly aided him in this undertaking. The writer 

 considers that his situation, in the midst of the piscatorial 

 world, is one that affords the best possible opportunity for 

 collecting practical intelligence of interest to the angling 

 sportsman ; and since he has become known to some ex- 

 tent among his Waltonian friends throughout the country, 

 concludes to subscribe his name, and solicit from those inte- 

 rested, such information as will be of value " to all true men 

 who love quiet, and go an angling." 



In conclusion. Gratefully appreciating the proof of appro- 

 bation given him by the success attending the first two editions 

 of this work, and asking further indulgence for imperfections 

 and omissions (for to authorship he makes no pretensions), 

 this volume is respectfully submitted to the anglers of the 

 United States, by their fellow angler, 



JOHN J. BROWN. 



Jfew York, 1849. 



* Professor Agassiz, a celebrated German naturalist, is now engaged 

 In this country on the subject. 



