The Secret Life Of Lobsters: How Fishermen And Scientists Are Unraveling The Mysteries Of Our Favorite Crustacean - Brossura

Corson, Trevor

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ISBN 10: 0060555599 ISBN 13: 9780060555597

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2005

Riassunto

A social, economic, and biological portrait of the lobster also follows the stories of an island lobstering community and an eccentric band of renegade biologists, in a seafaring odyssey that discusses the crustacean's adventurous life cycle while conveying the sensations of nautical life, predatory survival, and melted butter. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 60,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Charmingly written, full of fascinating detail: a delight.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Ultimately, this investigation into society, science and sustainability leaves a complex, satisfying taste in your mouth” (Time Out New York)

“I can highly recommend this book as one of the best things you can enjoy without melted butter.” (Natural History magazine)

L'autore:

The author of The Secret Life of Lobsters, Trevor Corson has studied philosophy in China, resided in Buddhist temples in Japan, and worked on commercial fishing boats off the Maine coast. He has written for the Atlantic Monthly and the New York Times and is the only "sushi concierge" in the United States. He lives in New York City.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060555599
• ISBN 13: 9780060555597
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 289
• Disegnatore: Sollers Jim