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The Great Famine and Mussels
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120 pages
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The book explores the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-49), highlighting how knowledge of mussel farming could have significantly mitigated the starvation and suffering experienced during this period. It delves into both the immediate and long-term causes of the famine, alongside its devastating consequences, offering a critical analysis of the missed opportunities that could have provided a vital high-protein food source from the surrounding coastal waters.
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2017, hardcover with dust jacket
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