The Life Of Izaak Walton

The Life of Izaak Walton: Including Notices of His Contemporaries is a biography written by Thomas Zouch and published in 1826. The book chronicles the life of Izaak Walton, an English writer and angler who lived from 1593 to 1683. Walton is best known for his book The Compleat Angler, which is considered a classic of English literature and a seminal work on the sport of fishing. Zouch's biography covers Walton's life from his birth in Stafford, England, through his early years as a linen draper and his eventual success as an author. The book also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, as well as the literary and artistic movements that influenced Walton's work. In addition to Walton's life, Zouch also includes information about his contemporaries, such as John Donne, Richard Hooker, and George Herbert, who were all prominent figures in the literary and religious circles of the time. Overall, The Life of Izaak Walton: Including Notices of His Contemporaries is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of England's most beloved writers and anglers, as well as the cultural and historical context in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.