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…
Freshwater Fish of the Northeast
Most anglers are well aware of the popular game fish that inhabit the Northeast, including the largemouth bass, the rainbow trout, and the yellow perch….
The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected: A Natural Philosopher’s Quest for Trout and the Meaning of Everything
Marcelo Gleiser has had a passion for science and fishing since he was a boy growing up on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Now a world-famous theoretical…
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…
