The Salmon Fisheries of the St. Lawrence and its Tributaries.
Montreal. Printed by John Lovell. 1857. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 12mo, 19cm, The First Edition, 144p., in contemporary style half crushed red morocco, gilt titles along the spine in decorated frame border, marbled boards, a fine copy. (spg) T.P.L. 3748. Lande 2033. Gagnon I-2510. Sabin 52351. Dionne 843. Dennis p65. Akins p107. Amtmann N183. Casey 2622. An early and important account of the salmon fisheries on the St. Lawrence River, including a discussion of each of the tributaries from Montreal to the Gaspe. The author was superintendent of fisheries for Lower Canada and among the first to establish fish hatcheries in Canada. Also included are chapters on trout and fly-fishing. Item #37622
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