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Charles Barker Bradford

1862–1917

A prolific early-20th-century sporting writer, this author turned fishing into lively reading, mixing practical advice with affection for trout streams, black bass, and the outdoors. His books still appeal to readers who enjoy classic angling writing with a conversational touch.

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 Michigan in 1862 and dying in New York City in 1917, Charles Barker Bradford was an American writer and publisher best known for books about fishing and field sports.

His work focused especially on angling. Surviving records and digital editions connect him with titles such as The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout, Black Bass, The Angler's Secret, and The Angler's Guide. In one contemporary source reproduced online, he is also described as having been a field editor for Outing, which fits the magazine-ready, practical style of his books.

Bradford wrote for readers who wanted both instruction and atmosphere: where to fish, what tackle to use, and why the sport mattered. His books now read as snapshots of American outdoor life at the turn of the twentieth century, especially for anyone interested in the history of angling.