<P> The term was popularized in 1807 by English polemicist William Cobbett , who told a story of having used a kipper ( a strong - smelling smoked fish ) to divert hounds from chasing a hare . </P>
<P> The term was popularized in 1807 by English polemicist William Cobbett , who told a story of having used a kipper ( a strong - smelling smoked fish ) to divert hounds from chasing a hare . </P>
where did the red herring phrase come from
where did the red herring phrase come from
English polemicist William Cobbett
English polemicist William Cobbett