 But of this no more, but that it is observed, that the old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes, being by the most and choicest palates observed to be the best meat; and contrary, the Eel is observed...  Fishing - Стр. 197авторы: Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell - 1885 - Страниц: 472Полный просмотр - Подробнее о книге
 | Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton - 1824 - Страниц: 518
...old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes, being by the most and choicest palates observed to be the best meat; and contrary, the Eel is observed to be the better for age and bigness. All Pikes that live long prove... | |
 | William Yarrell - 1836 - Страниц: 462
...old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes being, by the most and choicest palates, observed to be the best meat." The flesh of the Pike is of good quality ; and those of the Medway, when feeding on the Smelt, acquire... | |
 | 1837 - Страниц: 704
...old or verv great pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middle-sized pikes. being, by the most and choicest palates, observed to be the best meat.'' Walton was himself sufficient authority in such matters. We recommend those house-wives who are ' careful... | |
 | William Yarrell - 1841 - Страниц: 524
...old or very great Pikes hare in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes being, by the most and choicest palates, observed to be the best meat." The flesh of the Pike is of good quality; and those of the Medway, when feeding on the Smelt, aequire... | |
 | 1842 - Страниц: 528
...old or very great pike have in them more of state than goodness; the smaller or middle-sized pikes being, by the most and choicest palates, observed to be the best meat." The pike, being the largest fresh-water fish, eats in proportion to its size ; it "has always been,''... | |
 | Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton - 1842 - Страниц: 532
...old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes being, by the most and choicest palates, observed to be the best meat : and contrary, the Eel is observed to be the better for age and bigness. All Pikes that live long... | |
 | T B. M - 1844 - Страниц: 274
...or very great Pikes have more in them of state than goodness ; the smaller or middled- sized Pikes being by the most and choicest palates observed to be the best meat." THE SALMON. SALMO SALAU. " THE SALMON," says Izaak Walton, " is accounted the king of fresh-water fish,... | |
 | Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton - 1844 - Страниц: 532
...old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes, being by the most and choicest palates observed to be the best meat : and, contrary, the Eel is observed to be the better for age and bigness. All Pikes that live long... | |
 | British fish - 1849 - Страниц: 200
...or very great pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller or middling-sized pikes being, by the most and choicest palates, observed to be the best meat." In warm and sunny weather, the pike mostly swims near the surface, and may be often seen luxuriating... | |
 | Izaak Walton - 1851 - Страниц: 502
...old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness; the smaller or middle-sized Pikes, being by the most and choicest palates observed to be the best meat; and contrary, the Eel is observed to be the better for age and bigness. All Pikes that live long prove... | |
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