Zoology: fishes (ichthyology) Books

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

The common perch is 'good fysheing and good eating' according to an old writer. This great little book contains much information on the subject of perch fishing. Includes notes on where is best to fish for perch, how to best transfer fish, aspects of the...

"Norfolk Broad and River Fishing" provides a detailed account of fishing for pike and other course fish on the Norfolk Broads and surrounding rivers. This highly-readable and informative guide aims to furnish the reader with all the information relative...

This vintage work contains an interesting and informative guide to fishing on the Thames, including anecdotes, historical information, and practical hints and tips conducive to successfully fishing for trout in this location. Written in simple, informal...

This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful guide to big game sea fishing, being a collection of historical notes and authentic anecdotes pertaining to the hunting and catching of sharks. Written in clear, plain language and full of...

This text contains a collection of interesting, amusing, and, at times, entirely thrilling anecdotes related to tarpon fishing in Florida, USA. As well as offering its readers tales of close encounters with sharks and a plethora of other vicissitudes and...

This is a fantastic brief guide to course fishing and floats fishing. Containing notes about tackle, hooks, rods, creels, landing nets, floats, shot and lead wire, the plummet, and a fisherman's knife. A fine little addition to the bookshelf of anyone...

This antiquarian book contains an account of a ten day-long tarpon fishing trip off the coast of Florida. This interesting and entertaining account is highly recommended for fishing enthusiasts, and will be of special utility to those with a particular...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fishing for pike - written by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell. With information on bait, tactics, and techniques, this novice-friendly guide constitutes a must-read for beginners with an interest in pike...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and accessible guide to salmon-fishing with the fly, and also contains a few notes on fly-fishing for sea-trout. This volume aims to be instructive to readers who are inexperienced in the art of fly-fishing,...

This early manual on fly-fishing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It will prove of great interest to the present day fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport. It contains much information that is still useful and practical...

This early sea fishing handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at whippings, servings, knots, hooks and sundry wrinkles that will prove of great interest to the fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport...

This antiquarian book contains a concise introductory guide to sea fishing in Cornwall. Including information on habits and habitats, rods and equipment, bait, technique, and much more, this volume constitutes the ideal introduction to sea fishing. It is...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text diagrams and drawings and eight photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; The Truth about...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. A wealth of anecdotal information from different authors that is illustrated with 12 full page...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Its 180 pages contain a wealth of photographs and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. Among...

Petri Artedi Renovati is a Latin-language work on fish taxonomy and ichthyology, written by the Swedish scientist Peter Artedi and first published posthumously in 1738. The book classified more than 200 species of fish and included detailed information...

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Einführung in die faszinierende Welt des Süßwasserlebens. Es behandelt sowohl die Tier- als auch die Pflanzenwelt und bietet zahlreiche Illustrationen und Diagramme. Ein unverzichtbares Handbuch für Naturfreunde,...

This comprehensive catalogue from renowned ichthyologist Theodore Gill catalogs the many fish species that call the eastern coast of North America home. Illustrated with detailed drawings of each species, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in...

The Biology of the Frog is a classic text on the study of amphibians, offering a comprehensive overview of the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of these fascinating creatures. With detailed descriptions of the life cycle and development of frogs, as...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

The lake charr Salvelinus namaycush is a ubiquitous member of cold-water lake ecosystems in previously glaciated regions of northern continental U.S., Alaska, and Canada that often support important commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries...

Domestic and wild large mammalian herbivores occur on every continent except Antarctica. Through their browsing and grazing, they affect the structure and distribution not only of vegetation, but also of associated fauna. Consequently, the interactions...

In the past, wildlife living in urban areas were ignored by wildlife professionals and urban planners because cities were perceived as places for people and not for wild animals. Paradoxically, though, many species of wildlife thrive in these built...

Most projects in Landscape Ecology, at some point, define a species-habitat association. These models are inherently spatial, dealing with landscapes and their configurations. Whether coding behavioral rules for dispersal of simulated organisms through...

Modern North American sturgeons and paddlefish are the result of 100 million years of evolution. Once an integral part of aboriginal culture, their numbers were decimated by overfishing and habitat destruction during the past...

Algae are important organisms that include seaweeds and a number of single-celled and multicellular microscopic forms. Algae are ubiquitous; they inhabit almost everywhere including oceans, freshwater bodies, rocks, soils,...

Salvelinus species are one of the most thoroughly studied groups of fishes. Many reasons explain this intense interest in charr biology. Charrs have a Holarctic distribution encompassing many Asian, North American, and...

""Blumen und Insecten in ihrer Wechselbeziehung"" ist ein Buch von John Lubbock aus dem Jahr 1877. In diesem Werk besch�����ftigt sich der Autor mit der Beziehung zwischen Blumen und Insekten. Dabei geht er auf die verschiedenen Arten von Bl�����ten und...

""Beitr�����ge zur Kenntnis der Mundwerkzeuge der Trichoptera"" ist ein Buch von Robert Lucas aus dem Jahr 1893. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit der Untersuchung der Mundwerkzeuge von Trichoptera, einer Ordnung von Insekten, die auch als K������cherfliegen...

""Bau und Leben der Pflanze"" ist ein Buch des deutschen Botanikers Heinrich Rodenstein, das erstmals 1879 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Werk besch�����ftigt sich mit der Anatomie und Physiologie von Pflanzen und beschreibt detailliert ihre Strukturen...

This authoritative guide covers the most important fishes of the western North Atlantic, including detailed descriptions of their biology, distribution, and ecology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

This authoritative guide to the fishes of North America is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in aquatic life. Compiled by the American Fisheries Society, this comprehensive list of common and scientific names is an essential reference for...

This book provides a comprehensive list of the freshwater fish that are known to occur in Costa Rica. The author provides detailed descriptions of each fish species, including their distribution, habitat, and physical characteristics. Anyone interested...

This comprehensive volume provides an in-depth survey of the fishes found in the Great Lakes of Nicaragua, including detailed descriptions and illustrations. Meek's expertise on the subject is unmatched, making this a must-read for anyone interested in...

This book is a detailed study of the aquatic fauna in the vicinity of Helsinki, Finland, with a specific focus on the Rotatoria species. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various Rotatoria species found in the area, along...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Palmhuggormen, Trimeresurus albolabris, är för mig en ikonisk orm. Jag har några exemplar av arten hemma i källaren och det är en väldigt trevlig orm att hålla i terrarium. Jag har även haft förmånen att få ha albolabris på ormkroken när jag varit i...

Ever since humankiind first ventured out onto the oceans, sailors came back with stories of sea monsters. For two hundred years, scientists have been attempting to classify these 'creatures' within an acceptable zoological frame of reference.The most...

It's a widely accepted fact that fishermen love to spin a yarn. Indeed, fishing and its lifestyle have spawned some of the greatest works of fiction in all of the Western literary canon. Here are collected thirteen humorous short stories, from the pen of...