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... A History of British Fishes - Halaman 438oleh William Yarrell - 1841Tampilan utuh - Tentang buku ini
| Izaak Walton - 1824 - 516 halaman
...Bishop of Worms. 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...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... | |
| William Yarrell - 1836 - 462 halaman
...seventy pounds : but it is observed, says honest Isaac Walton, " that such old or very great Pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller...and those of the Medway, when feeding on the Smelt, acquire excellent condition, with peculiarly fine flavour. In Lapland, and some other Northern countries... | |
| 1837 - 704 halaman
...seventy pounds : but it is observed, says honest Isaac Walton, ' that such old or verv great pikes have in them more of state than goodness ; the smaller...choicest palates, observed to be the best meat.'' Walton was himself sufficient authority in such matters. We recommend those house-wives who are ' careful... | |
| 1842 - 528 halaman
...bishop of Worms." Walton then goes on to say " that it is observed, that the old or very great pike have in them more of state than goodness; the smaller or...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,'' says... | |
| Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton - 1842 - 532 halaman
...Bishop of Worms. 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...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... | |
| Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton - 1844 - 532 halaman
...Bishop of Worms. 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...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 - 274 halaman
...such old 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,... | |
| British fish - 1849 - 200 halaman
..." Old 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 - 502 halaman
...bishop of Worms.* 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...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... | |
| Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton - 1854 - 348 halaman
...Bishop af Worms.* 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...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... | |
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