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 THE CONTENTS

THE FIRST BOOK CONTAINETH THESE THREE HEADS.

''1 The antiquity of Angling, with the Art of Fishing, and of Fish in general. 2 The lawfulness, pleasure and profit thereof; with all objections against it answered. 3 To know the season and times how to provide the tools, and how to choose the best, and the manner how to make them fit to take each several fish.''

THE SECOND BOOK CONTAINETH

''1 The Angler's experience, how to use his tools and baits, to make profit by his game. 2 What fish are not taken with angle, and what are; and which are best for health. 3 In what waters and rivers to find each fish.''

THE THIRD BOOK CONTAINETH

''1 The twelve virtues and qualities which ought to be in every Angler. 2 What weather, seasons and times of the year are best and worst; and what hours of the day are best for sport. 3 To know each fish's haunt, and the times to take them. Also, an obscure secret of an approved bait tending thereunto.''