The Philosopher Fish: Sturgeon, Caviar, and the Geography of Desire
Since the days of the Persian Empire, caviar has meant status, wealth, prestige, and sex appeal. Today it sells up to $650 an ounce, and aficionados…
The Lobster Gangs of Maine
James Acheson’s detailed account of lobstering in Maine quickly dispels notions that the lobstermen is the eastern version of the cowboy, struggling…