Skip to product information
1 of 6
FREE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA • Express Post option additional at checkout

GATSBY'S

Salmon Fishing In Little Rivers by Ian Chalmers (Cloth, 1938) Rare

By Ian Chalmers

Cloth • Adam & Charles Black

Description

Title: Salmon Fishing In Little Rivers
Author/Publisher: Ian Chalmers (Adam & Charles Black)
Publication Year: 1938
Format: Original Cloth binding

Synopsis

Published in 1938 by Adam & Charles Black, Ian Chalmers’ 'Salmon Fishing In Little Rivers' stands as a classic non-fiction work within the genre of natural history. This vintage volume delves into the nuanced art and practice of salmon fishing, specifically focusing on the challenges and rewards presented by more intimate, smaller river environments.

Chalmers offers a dedicated exploration for adult readers interested in angling, moving beyond generic advice to provide insights tailored to the unique conditions of 'little rivers'. It serves as both a practical guide and a reflective account, capturing the spirit of the sport during the interwar period.

  • Tactics for Confined Waters: This section likely addresses the specialised techniques and approaches required for successfully catching salmon in smaller, often more challenging river settings, where space and casting opportunities can be limited.
  • The Character of Little Rivers: Chalmers would undoubtedly describe the ecological and hydrological features unique to smaller salmon rivers, offering insights into their currents, pools, and the habits of salmon within these specific habitats.
  • An Angler's Perspective: Beyond mere instruction, the book offers a personal narrative, sharing the author’s observations, experiences, and possibly the philosophy behind fishing in these picturesque and often tranquil smaller waterways.

As an original 1938 edition, this volume holds significant appeal for collectors of vintage angling literature and natural history works. It provides a fascinating historical perspective on salmon fishing, offering both practical knowledge for the enthusiast and a charming piece of sporting heritage.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

Specifications

Format Cloth
Condition Acceptable
Publisher Adam & Charles Black
Signed No
Subject Natural History
Vintage Yes
Language English
Ex Libris No
Inscribed No
Book Title Salmon Fishing In Little Rivers
Item Weight 454 g
Personalised No
Year Printed 1938
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Adults
Original/Facsimile Original

Gatsby's

Fremantle • Western Australia

Regular price $44.10 AUD
Regular price Sale price $44.10 AUD
Sale Sold out
FREE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA • Express Post option additional at checkout
Shipping & Delivery

We ship every second business day with tracking. We offer Express Post & International Shipping.

Where an item exceeds Australia Post weights or dimensions, we utilise a courier. In this case, we are unable to ship to PO Boxes.

Items are packed in padded bubble mailers, with the exception of thin paperbacks, magazines, or DVDs that are sent in cardboard envelopes. Large book sets are carefully packaged in boxes with packaging material to eliminate movement.

Returns & Refunds

We are here to help! If you are unhappy with your purchase or you feel we've made a mistake, contact us and we are more than happy to assist to make your experience a positive one.

If we still can't solve the issue and you need to return your item, you can! Contact us within 30 days of the purchase for returns. Thereafter, we do not accept returns. Shipping costs are at the buyer's expense.

Our Environmental Commitment

We package our items with environmental impact consideration and are committed to carbon-neutral parcel delivery through Australia Post.

We utilise sustainable packaging:

  • Landfill-biodegradable wrap: Accelerates biodegradation approx. 90+% faster with no microplastics.
  • Padded mailers: Suitable for kerbside paper collection and recycling.
  • Satchels & Envelopes: Fully recyclable, made from 80% recycled content plastic, or paper-based.
View full details