The Game Fish, of the Northern States and British Provinces With an account of the salmon and sea-trout fishing of Canada and New Brunswick, together with simple directions for tying artificial flies, etc., etc.

"The Game Fish, of the Northern States and British Provinces" by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt is a book from the 1800s that explores the game fish of North America, especially salmon and sea-trout in Canada. The author shares details about the fish’s traits, where they live, and how to catch them, blending fishing tips with his own takes. Roosevelt starts by noting his reasons for writing the book, pointing out the need for current fishing information. He talks about the value of outdoor activities for staying healthy. He shares his adventures and goals of protecting fish and making fishing better. Plus, he gets things going by talking about the types of fish, and how nature experts and fishermen see fish names. This mix of stories, backing for protecting nature, and fact-based views sets the scene for readers who dig fishing or learning about the natural world