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The Compleat Angler
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, David Timson, Sean Barrett, Carly Bawden, Steven Blakeley, Jonathan Keeble, Leighton Pugh, Georgina Sutton
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-14-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $38.49
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Publisher's Summary
"As no man is born an artist, so no man is born an angler."
Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, long considered the bible of fishing, is a joyful celebration of the English countryside and the relaxed and reflective lifestyle of the devoted fisherman. Through dialogue between teacher and student, the book sheds a unique light on fishing, baiting, and cooking, including an original recipe for trout. Its music, rhymes, poetry, and humor are all brought to life by a full cast. As winding as a quiet brook and as bountiful as a bursting riverbank, The Compleat Angler is essential listening for any outdoors enthusiast.
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