INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ON ANGLING. 
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justify this agreeable pastime, after the expressed opinions of 
so many learned and distinguished men of every age ; and let 
us ask the reader if there is any recreation at once so harm- 
less, and with which so many happy associations are blended 
— which combines so many rational inducements to health 
and true enjoyment, as Angling. 
41 Adieu ! ye sports of Noise and Toil 
That Crowds in senseless strife embroil ; 
The Jockey’s Mirth, the Huntsman’s Train, 
Debauch of Health, and wasto of Gain, 
More mild Delight my Lifo employ, 
The ANGLER’S uncxpeusivc Joy. 
Hero I can sweeten Fortune’s Frowns, 
Nor envy Kings tho Bliss of Crowns.” 
Brookes on Angling, 17C6. 
