Salmon : A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate by Mark Kurlansky

Salmon : A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate by Mark KurlanskyWINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDSIf we can save the salmon, we can save the worldOver the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this extraordinary fish. As international bestseller Mark Kurlansky reveals, salmon persist as a barometer for the health of our planet. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature can be seen in their harrowing yet awe

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and illustrated with numerous informative line drawings and maps