Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate

By Mark Kurlansky

WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRÉ SIMON AWARDS

If we can save the salmon, we can save the world

Over the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this extraordinary fish.

As international bestseller Mark Kurlansky reveals, salmon persist as a barometer for the health of our planet. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle.

Full of all Kurlansky’s characteristic curiosity and insight, Salmon is a magisterial history of a wondrous creature.

‘An epic, environmental tragedy’ Spectator

‘These creatures have nurtured our imagination as surely as our bodies. This book does them justice!’ Bill McKibben

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Release date: Oct 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781786078537

Mark Kurlansky

Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of Milk!, Havana, Paper, The Big Oyster, 1968, Salt, The Basque History of the World, Cod, and Salmon, among other titles. He has received the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Bon Appétit's Food Writer of the Year Award, the James Beard Award, and the Glenfiddich Award. He lives in New York City. www.markkurlansky.com

Reviews for Salmon

[montzaleew · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

SalmonA Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fateby Mark KurlanskyThis book is so thoroughly researched! This is the bible of salmon! It has everything! Their biology, history of where they have been and when, who fished them, the ecology around them, life cycles, and things I would never have thought to research! Anything that effects the salmon is in here! What do they eat? Who eats them? Where do they go? Wild vs raised?Oh, and recipes! Oh my! Not just for salmon. Beer bread anyone?Climate change and other issues that are effecting them and how. All of this and so much more. I was very impressed with this book. If you are an animal lover, fish lover, or just interested in nature then this is for you. It's not written in scientific jargon either. Just every day language so we can all come together and help these beautiful fish!I received this book from NetGalley and the review is my own opinion.