Mackintosh (Alexander) The Driffield Angler; In Two Parts: Containing, Descriptions of the Diffe

Mackintosh (Alexander) The Driffield Angler; In Two Parts: Containing, Descriptions of the Different Types of Freshwater Fish, and the Best Methods of Taking Them in Rivers, Lakes and Fish-Ponds ... , to Which are Added, Instructions for Shooting ... also, a Short Treatise on Coursing ... , first edition, xii, 346pp., half-title, engraved frontispiece, a little light water-staining to half-title, a little light browning, uncut, handsome modern panelled calf, gilt spine, [Westwood & Satchell pp.137-38], 8vo, Gainsborough, for the author by H. Mozley, n.d., [1806]. *** Although overlooked by many historians (Robb, Hills and Gingrich), Mackintosh is an important sourcebook for those interested in the history of fly pattern development. It seems obvious that he is sometimes talking about dry flies in his chapter on fly tying materials since he endorses materials "not apt to imbibe the water". He also stresses copying the belly of the natural fly when tying since "the fish take most notice ... being more in their sight".