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Title: Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters
Also, Miseries of Fishing

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Maxims and hints for an angler -- Miseries of fishing -- Maxims and hints for a chess player -- Maxims and hints on shooting and other matters.

Credits: Produced by Mark C. Orton, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters" by Richard Penn is a collection of practical advice and humorous anecdotes regarding angling, chess, shooting, and various other recreational activities, written in the early 19th century. The book reflects the genteel pastimes of the Victorian era, offering readers insight into these leisure activities while simultaneously entertaining them with the author's wit. The likely focus of the book revolves around not just the techniques and strategies for excelling in these pursuits but also the experiences and misadventures that come with them. The book is divided into sections that cover each of the topics it addresses. In the angling section, Penn provides a series of maxims that guide both novice and experienced anglers on best practices for fishing; from understanding fish behavior to selecting the right tackle. The "Miseries of Fishing" section humorously captures the common pitfalls faced by anglers, showcasing the often frustrating yet amusing nature of the sport. Similarly, the chapters on chess provide insightful maxims that emphasize strategy and sportsmanship, while the shooting section offers practical tips for ensuring safety and efficiency in the field. Throughout, the connections between these activities are highlighted, demonstrating how the skills and lessons learned in one can reflect on the others, all conveyed with a lighthearted tone and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Penn, Richard, 1784-1863

EBook No.: 36821

Published: Jul 23, 2011

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Fishing

Subject: Chess

Subject: Maxims

Subject: Shooting

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

LoCC: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling

LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters
Also, Miseries of Fishing

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Maxims and hints for an angler -- Miseries of fishing -- Maxims and hints for a chess player -- Maxims and hints on shooting and other matters.

Credits: Produced by Mark C. Orton, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters" by Richard Penn is a collection of practical advice and humorous anecdotes regarding angling, chess, shooting, and various other recreational activities, written in the early 19th century. The book reflects the genteel pastimes of the Victorian era, offering readers insight into these leisure activities while simultaneously entertaining them with the author's wit. The likely focus of the book revolves around not just the techniques and strategies for excelling in these pursuits but also the experiences and misadventures that come with them. The book is divided into sections that cover each of the topics it addresses. In the angling section, Penn provides a series of maxims that guide both novice and experienced anglers on best practices for fishing; from understanding fish behavior to selecting the right tackle. The "Miseries of Fishing" section humorously captures the common pitfalls faced by anglers, showcasing the often frustrating yet amusing nature of the sport. Similarly, the chapters on chess provide insightful maxims that emphasize strategy and sportsmanship, while the shooting section offers practical tips for ensuring safety and efficiency in the field. Throughout, the connections between these activities are highlighted, demonstrating how the skills and lessons learned in one can reflect on the others, all conveyed with a lighthearted tone and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Penn, Richard, 1784-1863

EBook No.: 36821

Published: Jul 23, 2011

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Fishing

Subject: Chess

Subject: Maxims

Subject: Shooting

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

LoCC: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling

LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.