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

Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate - Mark KurlanskyWINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDS Over 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 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 inspiring life cycle. Full of all Kurlansky's characteristic curiosity and

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