Aflalo, F.G. SUNSET PLAYGROUNDS. Fishing Days and Others in California and Canada. 1909 1st 32 pp. photos. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909. First edition, published simultaneously with the English edition issued by Witherby & Co. Touring the Western United States and Canada for six weeks during 1908, Aflalo recounts his impressions of the sport and scenery he encountered, including visits to San Francisco and Portland, angling for trout in the Lake Tahoe region, deep sea fishing off Catalina Island, inspecting the Yosemite Valley, and steelheading in British Columbia. Of particular interest are the descriptions of Catalina Island where, accompanied by Dr. Charles Frederick Holder, Aflalo successfully landed yellowtail, black sea bass, albacore, and other local game, declaring "the fishing at Catalina the finest sea-fishing in the world." Also includes his impressions of the Tuna Club at Avalon, of which Aflalo became an honorary member during his visit. Bound in the original blue cloth-covered boards, lettered in gilt on the spine. A few pages opened a bit roughly. Bookseller's label to the rear pastedown. Some light wear to the spine ends and corners; otherwise a very good copy. Hampton, J.: Modern Angling Bibliography, p.9. Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. BOOKS010419I    inquire

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