
Skipjack
The Story of America's Last Sailing Oystermen
Christopher White(Author)
St Martin's Press
Published on 10. November 2009
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-312-54532-1 (ISBN)
Description
In Skipjack, Christopher White spends a pivotal year with three memorable captains as they battle man and nature to control the fate of their island villages and oyster fleet. Through these lively characters, White paints a vivid picture of life on a skip - jack, a wooden oystering sailboat as they dredge for oysters - a favorite staple of iconic American seafood cuisine for over a hundred years. But this last vestige of American sailing culture is rapidly dying. State officials have mismanaged the waters, putting sport above business, and modernization above tradition. These captains must set aside their rivalry to fight for their very livelihood. With so many obstacles, it is not certain the fleet will survive the season. Hinging on its success, the viability of the nation's premiere estuary and the survival of a classic American town hang dangerously in the balance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
includes one 8-page black & white photo insert
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-312-54532-1 (9780312545321)
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