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

In his new global food history, the internationally bestselling author says if we can save the salmon, we can save the world The majestic and mysterious salmon – 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 insight, Salmon is a magisterial history of a wondrous creature. —- ISBN: 9780861541256 | ISBN10: 0861541251 | ISBN-13: 978-0861541256