"Maxims and advice on fishing, chess, shooting and other matters" is a collection of mysterious and informative advice from the English writer and philosopher Richard Penn. The book combines practical instructions from various areas of life, starting with ways to learn to shoot and play chess, ending with the tricks and subtleties of fishing. Penn reveals to the reader a world of secrets and techniques that help not only to improve their skills, but also to get great pleasure from learning new aspects of sports and recreation. Subsequently, in the book "The Pains of Fishing", the author will share his adventures and failures in fishing, telling touching and humorous stories about trying to get his trophy catch. This book is an indispensable guide for those who are interested in sports, outdoor recreation and seek to combine recreation with benefits for soul and body.