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Choptank Odyssey: Celebrating a Great Chesapeake River

Autor Tom Horton Fotografii de David W. Harp
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 22 feb 2016
This book of more than 150 vibrant photographs and seven essays depicts the natural history, human history, science, and culture of the Delmarva peninsulas largest river. Explore the Choptank Riverfrom its beginnings at upstream springs and farm ditches to its broad estuary below Cambridge, Marylanddiscover its inhabitants, and learn about the impact of human activity on the natural environment. Generations of watermen and farmers, oystermen and oyster shuckers, crabbers and crab pickers, commercial fishermen, and a turkler are just a few of the folks you'll become acquainted with. Additionally, retired biologist and aquatic scientist Nick Carter, water quality scientist Tom Fisher, and oyster captain Wade Murphy offer tales of wonder 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.
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ISBN-13: 9780764350009
ISBN-10: 0764350005
Pagini: 160
Dimensiuni: 206 x 231 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.86 kg
Editura: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Colecția Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)

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