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ISBN10: 098151023X, ISBN13: 9780981510231, [publisher: Whitefish Press, Cincinatti] Softcover First Edition 352 pp. The first of a three-volume series on the history of the American fish hook traces the origins of the hook industry from its humble beginnings in Brooklyn to its position as a major competitor both in foreign and domestic markets by 1900. The product of more than ten years of research, this work covers - much of it for the first time ever in print - the detailed history of the manufacturers and wholesalers who provided Americans with billions of hooks during this era. Fully illustrated with over 200 images, including many of rare and collectable fish hooks, the first volume is 352 pages and should appeal to fishermen, collectors, and history buffs alike. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall [Smithtown, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2007]
ISBN10: 098151023X, ISBN13: 9780981510231, [publisher: The Whitefish Press. Cincinnati, Ohio. 2007.] Softcover (Paperback, 2007). (2007) ND 3rd printing. 8vo paperback (140 x 217mm). Pplvi,289 + 1p ads. B/w photographs and illustrations, references. Slight shelf-wear but a fine unread copy. This, the first of a proposed three-volume series on the history of the American fish hook, traces the origins of the hook industry from its humble beginnings in Brooklyn to its position as a major competitor both in foreign and domestic markets by 1900. The product of more than ten years of research, this work covers - much of it for the first time ever in print - the detailed history of the manufacturers and wholesalers who provided Americans with billions of hooks during this era. ".a collection of heavily footnoted articles about the early history of hook manufacture in the US - and in Europe, because imports made up the bulk of early American hooks. As a reference work it is hard to beat.The only real issue I have with The History of the Fish Hook in America is that it is only available as a soft back and my copy is in danger of being referenced to bits, but as an object lesson in how to write entertaining history it knows few equals." (Dr. Andrew Herd, Waterlog Magazine). . [MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2007]
ISBN10: 098151023X, ISBN13: 9780981510231, [publisher: The Whitefish Press. Cincinnati, Ohio. 2007.] Softcover (Paperback, 2007). (2007) ND 3rd printing. 8vo paperback (140 x 217mm). Pplvi,289 + 1p ads. B/w photographs and illustrations, references. Slight shelf-wear but a fine unread copy. This, the first of a proposed three-volume series on the history of the American fish hook, traces the origins of the hook industry from its humble beginnings in Brooklyn to its position as a major competitor both in foreign and domestic markets by 1900. The product of more than ten years of research, this work covers - much of it for the first time ever in print - the detailed history of the manufacturers and wholesalers who provided Americans with billions of hooks during this era. ".a collection of heavily footnoted articles about the early history of hook manufacture in the US - and in Europe, because imports made up the bulk of early American hooks. As a reference work it is hard to beat.The only real issue I have with The History of the Fish Hook in America is that it is only available as a soft back and my copy is in danger of being referenced to bits, but as an object lesson in how to write entertaining history it knows few equals." (Dr. Andrew Herd, Waterlog Magazine). . [MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2007]
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