FISH: 



THEIR HABITS AND HAUNTS 



AND THE 



JlEtfjolig of ffiatcljing Eiizm, 



\ 



TOGETHER WITH 



FISHING AS A RECREATION. 

 I 



BY 



LORENZO PROUTY. 



'*In such green palaces the first kings reigned, 

 Slept in their shades, and angels entertained; 

 With such old counsellors they did advise, 

 And by frequenting sacred groves grew wise." 



BOSTON: 



CUPPLES, UPHAM AND COMPANY, 



®1S ffinrner ISnokstote. 



1883. 



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