{"product_id":"9781632209269","title":"The American Angler's Book: Embracing the Natural History of Sporting Fish, and the Art of Taking Them","description":"Over one and a half centuries after its original publication, Thaddeus Norris’s \u003ci\u003eThe American Angler’s Book\u003c\/i\u003e remains a classic heavily sought after by fishing enthusiasts and collectors. Considered father of American fly fishing, Norris’s encyclopedic compilation of nineteenth-century tackle and the making of it, information on diverse fish species, and fishing theories and musings was an immensely important tome that helped popularize sport fishing in the United States. Much of the information is still relevant to pursuers of the modern sport. Topics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHooks, sinkers, swivels, leaders, snoods, lines, rods, and reels\u003cbr\u003ePerch, pike, carp, herring, catfish and eels, salmon, and trout species and behaviors\u003cbr\u003eSaltwater and fly fishing methods and tackle\u003cbr\u003eRepairs, fly-making, and rod-making\u003cbr\u003eFish breeding\u003cbr\u003eAnd more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Every American Piscator may feel proud [to own]” this “elegant volume” with “beautifully executed” illustrations, proclaimed \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e on the book’s original publication. With information copiously gathered and published during the American Civil War, Norris was a leader in his field. Containing a wealth of exquisite engravings, \u003ci\u003eThe American Angler’s Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have addition to any serious fly-fisher’s collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.","brand":"Skyhorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151960850672,"sku":"9781632209269","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781632209269_p0.jpg?v=1763673833","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781632209269","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}