Rural Sports, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme, 1807 |
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Page 367
... Perch will rapidly increase in Weight . In the Autumn 1797 , a Pond was emptied , wherein various Fish had been kept for Years , and among the rest Perch , none of which ever at- tained to half a pound weight ; that all the Fish and ...
... Perch will rapidly increase in Weight . In the Autumn 1797 , a Pond was emptied , wherein various Fish had been kept for Years , and among the rest Perch , none of which ever at- tained to half a pound weight ; that all the Fish and ...
Page 368
... Perch are considered to run large , their general length is from about ten to sir- teen inches . The Romans esteemed the Perch highly , and it is not less admired at present as a firm and delicate fish . The Germans have this Proverb ...
... Perch are considered to run large , their general length is from about ten to sir- teen inches . The Romans esteemed the Perch highly , and it is not less admired at present as a firm and delicate fish . The Germans have this Proverb ...
Page 375
... Perch . In the summer of 1801 , the Compiler caught some Perch in PERRY'S Dock at Blackwall ; upon opening them , a lining of solid fat was taken out , ( lying on each side , without adhering to the Ribs , ) that weigh- ed in the ...
... Perch . In the summer of 1801 , the Compiler caught some Perch in PERRY'S Dock at Blackwall ; upon opening them , a lining of solid fat was taken out , ( lying on each side , without adhering to the Ribs , ) that weigh- ed in the ...
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Fishing and Anecdotes respecting the Natural | 155 |
Account of Rivers in England Scotland | 527 |
Angling | 539 |
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