Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads by Louise Riotte (1997)

The book is an easy read, depicting the life of a woman who has had great experiences surrounding various earth ponds her family has had on their property in Oklahoma. Not only entertaining, but very informative in the realm of preparing and maintaining a pond for both leisure and aesthetics. catfish ponds and lily pads is worth a read if you own a pond, or looking to buy property that has a pond.