Harvesting the Chesapeake: Tools and Traditions

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Focusing on the rich history of Chesapeake Bay's fisheries, this revised edition features 233 photos and sketches that capture the lives of the resilient individuals who have worked along its shores. It documents the traditional tools and techniques, many dating back to the 1600s, that are at risk of vanishing. Through personal interviews with veteran watermen, the book preserves invaluable stories and knowledge that have been passed down through generations, ensuring the legacy of the Bay's harvesters is not forgotten.