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Charles Barker Bradford

1862–1917

Best known for lively, practical books about fishing and outdoor sport, this early-20th-century American writer brought together field know-how, natural history, and an enthusiast’s eye for good waters. His work still appeals to readers who enjoy classic angling writing with a clear, companionable tone.

2 Audiobooks

The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle

The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle

by Charles Barker Bradford

Black Bass Where to catch them in quantity within an hour's ride from New York

Black Bass Where to catch them in quantity within an hour's ride from New York

by Charles Barker Bradford

About the author

Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1862, Charles Barker Bradford became an American sporting writer and publisher whose books focused largely on angling. Records of his publications show a steady interest in game fish, tackle, fishing places, and outdoor methods, and surviving library catalogs place his work in the lively sporting culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Among his known books are The Brook Trout and the Determined Angler (1900), The Angler's Secret, and The Angler's Guide (1908). A memorial record from 1917 also describes him as editor of American Angler, suggesting that his influence extended beyond books into outdoor periodical publishing as well.

Bradford died in Queens, New York, on November 12, 1917. Today he is remembered mainly by readers of classic fishing literature, who value his books for their mix of practical advice, sporting lore, and affection for the experience of being outdoors.