He would often say, Religion does not banish mirth, but only moderates and sets rules to it.
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An excellent angler, and now with God.
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Birth: | 9th August, 1593 |
Death: | 15th December, 1683 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Author, Biographer |
Izaak Walton was born in Stafford, England. He was an English author. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies that have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives. He moved to London, where he was a successful businessman. A supporter of the Royalist cause, after the English Civil War Walton retired and spent the final 40 years fishing, visiting friends, and writing.
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