The field book : or, Sports and pastimes of the United kingdom ; compiled from the best authorities, ancient and modern (1833)
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850 · London : E. Wilson · leaf 458
, fore andaft among the rushes, where towards dusk hewill be so completely hid, that he may eithershoot at birds flying within pistol shot, or waitfor a good chance on the water ; from whence(his boat being hid on each side, and fore-shortened to the only point of view) he willbe pretty sure to… … Roach is a handsome fish either in, or freshout of the water; it inhabits many of ourdeep, still rivers; affecting, like the others ofthis genus, quiet waters; it is gregarious,keeping in large shoals; it has a small head,a leather mouth, which is round, and alsosmall, with the teeth in the throat;…
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