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Skipjack
The Story of America's Last Sailing Oystermen
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- 384 pages
- Reading time
- 14 hours
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Focusing on the struggles of three captains, the narrative explores their fight against nature and competition to preserve their island villages and oystering fleet. Through their stories, a vivid portrayal of life aboard a skipjack emerges, highlighting the decline of this unique aspect of American maritime culture. As the captains unite to confront various challenges, the fate of their fleet and the future of a classic American town depend on their efforts, making their battle not just for survival, but for cultural heritage.
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Skipjack, Christopher White
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Skipjack
- Subtitle
- The Story of America's Last Sailing Oystermen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher White
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781442210882
- Category
- Social sciences, History, Business and Economics, World history, Ecology
- Description
- Focusing on the struggles of three captains, the narrative explores their fight against nature and competition to preserve their island villages and oystering fleet. Through their stories, a vivid portrayal of life aboard a skipjack emerges, highlighting the decline of this unique aspect of American maritime culture. As the captains unite to confront various challenges, the fate of their fleet and the future of a classic American town depend on their efforts, making their battle not just for survival, but for cultural heritage.