Saltwater

Reader’s Digest Sydney, 1987, 4to, Illust., 208pp, D/J, For centuries sharks have been merely objects of terror. Although sharks are terrifying creatures this book outlines the role they play in the complex web of underwater life. This book is divided into three sections  The World of the Shark, Men and Sharks, and Facts About Sharks and Shark Attack. With  contributions by scientists and experienced anglers including Julian Pepperell, Perry Gilbert, Peter Goadby, Susan Turner, C. Scott Johnson, Noel Kemp, Nick Otway, Robert Pullan, Olaf Ruhen and Ron and Valerie Taylor. Many colour photographs, diagrams and maps.  Art by Alistair Barnard. - Fine                      - Fine                   

Octopus Books London, 1976, Folio, Illust, 126pp, D/J, 160 colour photographs and a descriptive story of the creatures of the deep including sharks, rays, giant fish, octopus, clams, giant squid, whales and the near human intelligence of the dolphins.  –Fine.       .

Reed Wellington, 1974,  8vo, Illust, 110pp,  Card cover, An introduction to the art and sport of fishing explaining the fundamentals of techniques, the gear, the quarry and the joy of fishing.  -Very Good.                                                   

Earth and Great Weather Publishing Co. Butte Montana, 1993, 1St Edn.   Folio, Illust, 156p, D/J, Introduction by Lefty Kreh.  Illustrations by Craig Rogers. A celebration with over 200 wonderful colour photographs of game fishing on a fly taken over the past fifty years. Includes  a history of salt-water fly-fishing by Stu Apte.  Sections on East & West coasts of North America, Florida Keys, Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America and the rest of the world. Slight rub to D/J .  Near New.    

Motor Manual Publications Melbourne, 1962, 8vo, Illust, 114pp, soft cover, A comprehensive guide to the fish, distribution, common and scientific names, regulations, baits and knots. Articles on fishing and hunting and a state by state roundup of current activities. Feature articles by Reg Lyne,  Keith Winser and others. Reuses the cover of issue no. 11. - Very Good.       

ABC Books Sydney, 2008 reprint, 8vo, Illust, 285pp,. Soft Cover,   Introducing over 380 top fishing hot spots from Broome to Launceston to North Queensland as chosen by over 40 of the local fishing experts who are regularly heard on their local ABC radio. There is discussion on species, limitations, local rules, safety advice, regulations, rigs, baits, tackle and tips to successful fishing. -Fine.

AFCO Sydney n.d.[c.1966], oblong 8vo Illust 63p soft cover. Illustrated with drawings of fish and rigs. Discusses fishing from the beach, rocks, estuary, surf, bait, equipment- Good

Cassell & Co London, 1903, 4to, Illust, 416pp, Rebound in half leather edges sl rubbed,  Much on fishing including chapters on tarpon, sea fishing in Turkey, black bass fishing in America, trout in New Zealand, salmon in Norway, mahseer in India. Pike fishing in Ireland;  Of special interest is chapter devoted to sea fishing in Australia.    Also includes stories including  Red Deer of Hungary; Tennis; Fox Hunting [Albrighton Hounds]; Bandy; Badminton; Shooting Dogs; Fell Head Sports; Bear hunting in Norway; Mountaineering;  Woodcock shooting in Constantinople; Football at the universities; Seal Shooting; Polo; Wrestling; Modern racing; Hunting cheetah; Australian cricket; The bowling green; Rowing at Henley; Archery; Wolf shooting in Russia; Kangaroo Hunting;  Boxing in the British Army and Navy; Otter Hunting; Maori sports; Yachting; Shooting rogue elephant in India; Rook Hawking; Roller skating; Croquet; Long Distance swimming;Japanese fencers and archers; tandem driving; Whippet racing; Lacrosse and baseball; Lawn tennis; Military sports in India. -Good.

Isaac Pitman & Sons. London, 1905, 8vo, Illust, 277pp, Blue cloth with gilt fish motif and title, General discussion of the authors global experiences with people, places and sea fishing adventures. Includes two chapters on fishing for snapper, shark, leatherjacket, trumpeter, perch, flathead, jewfish, blackfish, whiting, mullet, grouper and perch whilst estuary and rock fishing in Australia. -Very Good.

Isaac Pitman & Sons. London, 1905, 8vo, Illust, 277pp, Blue cloth with gilt fish motif and title, General discussion of the authors global experiences with people, places and sea fishing adventures. Includes two chapters on fishing for snapper, shark, leatherjacket, trumpeter, perch, flathead, jewfish, blackfish, whiting, mullet, grouper and perch whilst estuary and rock fishing in Australia. ex lib, - Very Good,