Rare book-length guide to angling -- the first of its kind in the U.S. -- features gold-embossed cover detail of a 19th century sportsman pulling a fish out of the water. Second edition has weathered the passing of generations since it was published in 1846. The 224 pages, complete with diagrams and treatises on such subjects as the pride one feels using a quality rod and reel, are intact. The binding is firm and the title "American Anglers Guide" printed on it is clearly legible. The ornate binding design alone will hook you. What a catch! Overall VG-EX.