Fish have always been an important part of man's food supply, and since earliest times men have used hook, spear, or net to catch them. These basic methods are still used today, but the invention of mechanical power and the development of refrigeration have revolutionized the fishing industry. In this straightforward account of commercial fishing in the United States, Mr. Buehr dramatically presents the kinds of fish and fishing that are typical of of each of our major coastal regions, contrasts the Banks fisherman of early American days with the modern trawl man, and describes the changes in distribution that have made it possible for us, no matter how far inland, to eat fish any time we wish.

The book is profusely illustrated with the author's drawings, including maps and fish-identification charts for each region.

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