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

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WINNER 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-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; 336 pages, 8-page colour plate section; Published: 07/10/2021

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