The Compleat Angler, by Isaak Walton, Part 1
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Sharon Handy
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🗓️ 3 November 2025
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
Let's cast our lines into the river of relaxation with this classic about the art of fishing. This time, we begin with a conversation between a hunter, a falconer, and an angler about the relative superiority of their professions. But first, an overwrought patron dedication and lengthy, self-deprecating epistle to the reader, in perfect 17th century style. Deliciously dull!
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| 0:00.0 | Good evening and thank you for joining me for another Boring Books for Bedtime. |
| 0:09.2 | I hope tonight's selection provides all the boredom your busy brain needs to quiet down and let you get some sleep. |
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