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It is agreed by most men, that the Eele is a most daintie fish the Romans have esteemed her the Helena of their feasts, and some The Queen of pleasure.
Izaak Walton
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Izaak Walton
Age: 90 †
Born: 1593
Born: August 9
Died: 1683
Died: December 15
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Staffordshire
Isaak Walton
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