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This book of more than 150 vibrant photographs and sevenessays depicts the natural history, human history, science, and culture of the Delmarva Peninsula's largest river. Explore the ChoptankRiver--from its beginnings at upstream springs and farm ditches to its broad estuarybelow Cambridge, Maryland--discover its inhabitants, and learn about the impactof human activity on the natural environment. Generations of watermen andfarmers, oystermen and oyster shuckers, crabbers and crab pickers, commercialfishermen, and a "turkler" are just a few of the folks you'll become acquaintedwith. Additionally, retired biologist and aquatic scientist Nick Carter, waterquality scientist Tom Fisher, and oyster captain Wade Murphy offer tales ofwonder and sacrifice while also warning us of the consequences of overpopulation and wasteful habits. Learn how we can restore the river, reduce pollution, conserve food and fuel, and protect this special place for all of time.

ISBN-13

9780764350009

ISBN-10

0764350005

Weight

2.40 Pounds

Dimensions

8.40 x 0.80 x 9.30 In

List Price

$34.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

160 pages

Publisher

Schiffer

Published On

2016-02-28



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