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 Author Name: Mary Orvis Marbury
Title: FAVORITE FLIES AND THEIR HISTORIES
Binding: Paperback
Type: BOOK
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS
ISBN Number: 1585743151 / 9781585743155
Seller ID: 1026865
Classic encyclopedia of American fly patterns from one of the classic names in fly fishing. Mary Orvis Marbury compiled responses from more than 200 fly fishermen in 38 states to form this book, first pub in 1892. Including nearly 300 flies & advice on their use, this definitive compilation sounds startlingly current today. Color photos; 6x9 inches, 528 pgs.
'In 1890, Mary Orvis Marbury-daughter of the founder of The Orvis Company-wrote to anglers all over the country soliciting information on their favorite flies and how they were to be made and used. Her inquiries resulted in publishable responses from more than two hundred fly fishermen in thirty-eight states. Marbury compiled these responses to form this book, first published in 1892.
Favorite Flies went through nine printings by 1896-a fishing best-seller even by today's standards. With its clear description of nearly 300 flies, accompanied by fascinating-and expert-advice on their use, this definitive compilation sounds as startlingly current today as it did when it was written.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary Orvis Marbury, the daughter of Charles Orvis, was born in 1856 in Manchester, Vermont. Her efforts as a fly tier, businesswoman, author, and editor helped The Orvis Company thrive and prosper down to the present day.
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