PREFACE. THE little black-letter volume here reprinted is very rare lost of the copies which remain are now preserved in great libraries, and I am not aware that any example has been offered for sale for many years past. The full title is as follows A Booke of fishing with Hooke Line, and of all other instruments thereunto belonging. Another of sundrie Engines and Trapps to take Polecats, Buzards, Rattes, Slice and all other Kindes of Vermine and Beasts whatsoever, most profitable for all lirarriners, and such as delight in this kinde of sport and pastime. Made by L. RI. IVoodcut. London Printed by John IYolfe, and are to be solde by Edwarde White dwelling at the little North doore of Iaules at the sign of the Gunne. rggo. The first part ends with page 50. The second part has a fresh title-page, with a repetition of the woodcut. The pagination is continuous throughout. There are editions dated 1596, 1600, and 1606, but I have not had an opportunity of examining them. This Booke of...