Salmon

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

von Mark Kurlansky

336 Seiten, Hardcover

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From the author of the viral sensation SALT - a cultural history of salmonWINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRÉ SIMON AWARDS'Beautifully written.' GuardianOver 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-inspiring life cycle.Full of all Kurlansky's characteristic curiosity and insight, Salmon is a magisterial history of a wondrous creature.'An epic, environmental tragedy' Spectator'These creatures have nurtured our imagination as surely as our bodies. This book does them justice!' Bill McKibben

• Reihe: Oneworld Publications
• ISBN: 9781786078520
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2020
• Größe: 241 x 161 mm
• Verlag: OneWorld Publications