CHAP. VIII. Observations of the LUCE or PIKE, with Directions how to Fish for him Directions how to Fish for him CHAP. XIII. Observations of the EEL, and other CHAP. XIV. Observations of the BARBEL, and Directions how to Fish for him CHAP. XV. Observations of the GUDGEON, the * In these notes, in addition to much Biographical and His- LIST OF EMBELLISHMENTS. ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. 1. Portrait of IZAAK WALTON, from the original, by HOUSMAN, in the National Gallery, copied by C. R. BONE; engraved by HENRY ROBINSON To face Title. 2. Portrait of CHARLES COTTON, from an original miniature, by Sir PETER LELY, drawn by H. CORBOULD and K. MEADOWS; alluding to his character, as an Angler, a Poet, a Lover, and a Bacchanalian. Engraved by HENRY ROBINSON To face the Title to Part 2. 3. Fac-simile of the original Title, 1653. Engraved by W. COLLARD. The type-letter carefully copied by F. P. BECKER. To precede the Dedication to JOHN OFFLEY, Esq. The following Series of Designs are entirely new, and they have been executed perfectly con amore by the painter, JOHN ABSOLON, Esq., and the engraver, J. T. WILLMORE, Esq., A. R. A. 4. The Salutation at Tottenham Cross, to face 5. The Hostess 6. The Milk-maid's Song 7. Landing the Trout 8. The Scholar's Recital 9. The Angler's Song 10. The Farewell at Tottenham Cross 11. Landing the Grayling 12. The Lesson page 1 56 78 103 185 214 255 310 PART I. ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD. Executed by JOHN JACKSON, Esq. and his brother, Ye Finny Tribes, by Nature gay, When love was young, and hope was high: Charterhouse, Jan. 2d, 1843. 1. View from Lea Bridge,* drawn by T. CRESWICK, A. R. A., J. M. in the Title. * The views on the RIVER DOVE accompanying Part II. were most kindly placed at my disposal by my friend JOHN L. ANDERDON, Esq. Being the result of several journeys made in the very spirit of Pilgrimage to those romantic spots, they form a very interesting illustration. I have also induced T. CRESWICK, Esq. to make repeated visits to the LEA, in order that this edition may boast a full display of the actual scenery of both parts of this tranquillizing book. 2. Portraits of DONNE, WOTTON, HOOKER, HERBERT and SANDERSON, whose lives were written by WALTON, 5. Seal-ring- xli 6. Additional Autograph of WALTON, and engraving of a seal given to him by Dr. DONNE xlviii 7. Old houses in Fleet-street, including the residence of WALTON lv lx 8. View of Madeley Manor, drawn by J. W. ARCHER. 11. Initial letter to Chapter I. alluding to its contents of 12. Montaigne playing with his cat, drawn by K. MEA These portraits of eminent men of wisdom, learning and experience," many of them personal friends of the author, were drawn on the blocks from the best authorities, by J. W. ARCHER. 14. Portrait of DEAN NOWELL, who "spent a tenth part lxiv 5 29 40 46 |