Anglers have always been the finest of storytellers, and this warm-hearted gathering of comic tales proves it – thirteen illustrated witty stories from the riverbank by masters of English mirth.
From the pens of Rudyard Kipling, Lord Dunsany, and Jerome K. Jerome, among others, come twelve sparkling pieces that celebrate the gentle absurdity of life beside the water. Whether it is the one that got away or the rivalries of the local club, these good-natured tales capture everything droll about the sport and the peculiar souls it draws. It makes an ideal companion for a quiet afternoon, and a delightful gift for anyone who has ever cast a line in hope.