Salmon

(Paperback)

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Examines the natural history of the fish and looks at it from the perspectives of those who have studied it, eaten it, pursued it, fought over it, pondered its meaning and absorbed it into culture and art. This innovative biography of a species encompasses the salmon's evolutionary, ecological and human stories, ranging from Nova Scotia to Norway and from Korea to California, and stretching from prehistory to the future.

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an engagingly written and handsomely produced account of a phenomenal fish. * The Independent *
In Salmon, Peter Coates . . . considers this illustrious fish from the perspective of those who have eaten it, pursued it, pondered its meaning and absorbed it into culture and art. * Toronto Star *
The words flow as easily and clearly as a well-oxygenated salmon stream and the text is illustrated with a wide variety of excellent photographs including, surprisingly, a few of semi-naked beauties modelling attire made entirely out of salmon skin . . . [the book] is first class and a great read. I heartily recommend it to all of you who, as I do, love and revere the King of Fish. * Fly Fishing & Fly Tying *

Author Bio

Peter Coates is Emeritus Professor of American and Environmental History at the University of Bristol. His previous books include Salmon (2006) and A Story of Six Rivers (2013), both published by Reaktion Books.