I'm currently reading a proof and hopefully it will be available in a few weeks time. The joy of Dr Todd Larson's tome is that it is written in many voices. He has very selectively brought together 138 primary documents from contemporary writers of the time. This way of detailing the life and career of Samuel Allcock, and the tackle made by his Standard Works, allows each reader to paint their own individual version of the story." This isn't a biography of Samuel Allcock or a collector's guide to Allcock fishing tackle, but it's the next best thing. This Allcock Primer brings together 138 primary documents about the life and career of Samuel Allcock and the tackle made by his Standard Works. These sources include everything from detailed contemporary tours of the Allcock factory complex to the introduction of new tackle. This near 400 page primer is supplemented by appendices including 50 pages from Allcock catalogs and a photo gallery showing 100+ pieces of rare Allcock tackle. Taken as a whole, it is the basis for any future study of Samuel and S. Allcock & Co.
Each source is introduced by Dr. Todd E.A. Larson in order to place it into proper historical context."
Some of you may know Dr Todd and his US based Whitefish Press. Good news for UK readers is that I've been working with Todd and we hope to have books printed and distributed from within the UK.
I'll supply further details as and when
Brian
