"The Speckled Brook Trout" 1902 Rhead, Louis

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RHEAD, Louis

[184] pp.

R.H. Russell

1902

8 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Original pictorial boards w/ angling flies against a … Read more RHEAD, Louis

[184] pp.

R.H. Russell

1902

8 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Original pictorial boards w/ angling flies against a birch-bark pattern

The Speckled Brook Trout, by Louis Rhead, is a classic 1902 book about the brook trout, covering its biology, habitat, and fishing techniques, with Rhead's signature line-art illustrations. It's a nostalgic look at the fish in its native Eastern North American waters, like the Beaverkill River, and is considered a must-have for fishing and sporting collections. The book details the species' evolution, cooking recipes, and the changing landscape of its habitat at the turn of the 20th century.
Key aspects of the book:
Author/Illustrator: Louis Rhead.
Publication Date: Originally published in 1902.
Content: A comprehensive guide to the brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), including its life, fishing methods, and recipes.
Style: Features Rhead's distinctive line drawings and offers a nostalgic view of pristine American waters.
Significance: A historically important work that documents the brook trout as a premier game fish before it was overshadowed by other species like the rainbow trout. See less