Treatise On Fishponds: Addressed To The Nobility And Gentry Of Sussex (1870)

A Treatise On Fishponds: Addressed To The Nobility And Gentry Of Sussex is a book written by J. Hoare and published in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to creating and managing fishponds, specifically tailored to the needs of the nobility and gentry of Sussex. It covers topics such as the selection of suitable sites for fishponds, the construction of ponds and dams, the stocking of fish, and the management of aquatic vegetation. The book also provides advice on the various species of fish that can be raised in fishponds, as well as information on the different methods of fishing and the preparation of fish for the table. The author draws on his own experience as a fishpond manager and offers practical advice and tips for those interested in creating and maintaining their own fishponds. Overall, A Treatise On Fishponds is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fishpond management or in creating and maintaining their own fishponds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.