This antiquarian volume contains an introductory guide to fishing and British freshwater fishes. Easy-to-digest and written in simple, clear language, this text was primarily intended as a handbook for young boys with an interest in learning about fishes. Complete with interesting and practical information, detailed illustrations and diagrams, and hints and tips on many fish-related topics, this text is the perfect book for young boys or girls with an interest in nature or fishing, and makes for a wonderful addition to any library. The chapters of this book include: 'Fish and their History', 'General Anatomy', 'Brain and Sense Organs', 'Classification and Nomenclature', 'Reproduction', 'Youth and Growth', 'Locomotion', 'Distribution and Adaptation', 'Colour and Coloration', 'Feeding', 'Migrations', 'The Importance of Fish', et cetera. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new introduction on the history of fishing.