The History of Esculent Fish by Roger North
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"The History of Esculent Fish" by Roger North is a detailed scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work focuses on various species of fish regarded as edible, specifically examining their characteristics, breeding habits, and methods for constructing and maintaining fish ponds. It serves as a comprehensive guide for aquaculture enthusiasts and those interested in improving their fishery practices. The opening of the book introduces several species of fish, beginning
with the Barbel and Carp, including their characteristics, seasons for fishing, and optimal conditions for their habitation. It elaborates on the breeding of these fish, discussing the ideal environments for their growth and the types of food they thrive on. There is a significant focus on the practical aspects of fish farming, including the construction of fish ponds and the management of water resources, as well as guidelines for feeding and maintaining healthy fish stocks, ensuring both profitability and sustainable practices in aquaculture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | North, Roger, 1651-1734 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Albin, Eleazar, active 1713-1759 |
| Illustrator | Albin, Elizabeth |
| Title | The History of Esculent Fish |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SH: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling |
| Subject | Fishes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64319 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64319-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 216 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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