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Loading... Lobster (edition 2011)by Richard J. King
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A broad overview of the lobster: its biology and role in history, culture, and economy (though largely Western-centric). Clear, conversational tone and full of delightful images pulled from publications, art, and film. ( ) no reviews | add a review
Other than that it tastes delicious with butter, what do you know about the knobbily-armoured, scarlet creature staring back at you from your fancy dinner plate? From ocean to stock pot, there are two sides to every animal story. For instance, since there are species of lobsters without claws, how exactly do you define a lobster? And how did a pauper's food transform into a meal synonymous with a luxurious splurge? To answer these questions on behalf of lobster the animal is Richard J. King, a former fishmonger and commercial lobsterman, who has chronicled the creature's long nat No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)641.395Technology Home and family management Food And Drink Food Fish, Shellfish, SeafoodLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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