Eel by Richard Schweid
Although it might seem the most mundane of fish when pulled from the mud of creeks, ponds, rivers or the sea, the eel's life cycle is one of the most remarkable on the planet. The author chronicles these creatures in all their aspects: their natural history to their market value; their occurence in art and literature; and their threatened status.
'where Schweid excels in in his wonderfully illustrated historical account of the use that man has made of the eel, a story that extends from prehistory.. to the gross abuse of the eel resource at the hand of global markets and intensive aquaculture. Eel is a book to be enjoyed and often reread, a social history of real substance which echoes the best of Victorian writing.' - Times Literary Supplement '... Here is a look at some of my other top choices. Eel by Richard Schweid ... this pretty little book tells you all you could wish to know about the natural history and the culinary history of this delicious, disappearing fish.' - Paul Levy, Wall Street Journal 'If you are remotely interested in fish, the countryside and its wildlife, then this should be on your bookshelf ... it will form a benchmark on the vexed subject of eels for some time to come. A book that many will try to emulate.' - Highland News
Journalist and author Richard Schweid worked for ten years as a reporter for The Tennessean, Nashville’s daily newspaper. His previous books include Invisible Nation: Homeless Families in America (2016).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861894236 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861894236 |
| Title | Eel |
| Author | Richard Schweid |
| Series | Animal |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2009-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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