Download or read book Fishermen in War Time written by and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fishing the Great Lakes written by Margaret Beattie Bogue and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2001-06-28 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fishing the Great Lakes is a sweeping history of the destruction of the once-abundant fisheries of the great "inland seas" that lie between the United States and Canada. Though lake trout, whitefish, freshwater herring, and sturgeon were still teeming as late as 1850, Margaret Bogue documents here how overfishing, pollution, political squabbling, poor public policies, and commercial exploitation combined to damage the fish populations even before the voracious sea lamprey invaded the lakes and decimated the lake trout population in the 1940s. From the earliest records of fishing by native peoples, through the era of European exploration and settlement, to the growth and collapse of the commercial fishing industry, Fishing the Great Lakes traces the changing relationships between the fish resources and the people of the Great Lakes region. Bogue focuses in particular on the period from 1783, when Great Britain and the United States first politically severed the geographic unity of the Great Lakes, through 1933, when the commercial fishing industry had passed from its heyday in the late nineteenth century into very serious decline. She shows how fishermen, entrepreneurial fish dealers, the monopolistic A. Booth and Company (which distributed and marketed much of the Great Lakes catch), and policy makers at all levels of government played their parts in the debacle. So, too, did underfunded scientists and early conservationists unable to spark the interest of an indifferent public. Concern with the quality of lake habitat and the abundance of fish increasingly took a backseat to the interests of agriculture, lumbering, mining, commerce, manufacturing, and urban development in the Great Lakes region. Offering more than a regional history, Bogue also places the problems of Great Lakes fishing in the context of past and current worldwide fishery concerns.
Download or read book Shifting Baselines written by Jeremy B.C. Jackson and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shifting Baselines explores the real-world implications of a groundbreaking idea: we must understand the oceans of the past to protect the oceans of the future. In 1995, acclaimed marine biologist Daniel Pauly coined the term "shifting baselines" to describe a phenomenon of lowered expectations, in which each generation regards a progressively poorer natural world as normal. This seminal volume expands on Pauly's work, showing how skewed visions of the past have led to disastrous marine policies and why historical perspective is critical to revitalize fisheries and ecosystems. Edited by marine ecologists Jeremy Jackson and Enric Sala, and historian Karen Alexander, the book brings together knowledge from disparate disciplines to paint a more realistic picture of past fisheries. The authors use case studies on the cod fishery and the connection between sardine and anchovy populations, among others, to explain various methods for studying historic trends and the intricate relationships between species. Subsequent chapters offer recommendations about both specific research methods and effective management. This practical information is framed by inspiring essays by Carl Safina and Randy Olson on a personal experience of shifting baselines and the importance of human stories in describing this phenomenon to a broad public. While each contributor brings a different expertise to bear, all agree on the importance of historical perspective for effective fisheries management. Readers, from students to professionals, will benefit enormously from this informed hindsight.
Download or read book Capitalism From Within written by David L. Howell and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan's stunning metamorphosis from an isolated feudal regime to a major industrial power over the course of the nineteeth and early twentieth centuries has long fascinated and vexed historians. In this study, David L. Howell looks beyond the institutional and technological changes that followed Japan's reopening to the West to probe the indigenous origins of Japanese capitalism.
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Download or read book Aquatic Adaptations in Mesoamerica written by Eduardo Williams and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the subsistence strategies that ancient Mesoamericans implemented to survive and thrive in their environments. It discusses the natural settings, production sites, techniques, artifacts, cultural landscapes, traditional knowledge, and other features linked to human subsistence in aquatic environments.
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Download or read book The Atlantic Salmon in the History of North America written by R. W. Dunfield and published by Fisheries and Oceans, Scientific Information and Publications Branch. This book was released on 1985 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) has occupied a salient position in the history of eastern North America for at least the past 1000 years. Initially the species occupied a prominant niche in the prolific web of life that existed throughout its former occurrence area; millions of pounds of salmon were produced annually from the freshwater streams between New York and Ungava - a resource that was a principal food source for the Amerindian cultures which shared its range. In a chronological and cumulative way, the salmon became an increasingly important factor in both the domestic and commercial life of the developing colonies; it provided a recreational outlet for the sportsman, and evolved as a principal object of intellectual and scientific investigation. The documented specifics of the salmon's history, however, are largely comprised of repetitive instances of overexploitation, careless destruction of stocks and their environment, and ineffectual conservation actions. Despite the species' former importance, its more recent history is one of declining presence, and its destiny appears to be extinction. By documenting this story of discovery, exploitation, and decline, the urgent need for the employment of sound resource management practices to preserve the salmon is emphasized. Appendix A: Historical methods of packing salmon.
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Download or read book Venezuela written by Russell Maddicks and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venezuela occasionally features in world news in connection with its rich oil resources, its obsession with beauty pageants, its outspoken and colourful president, Hugo Chávez, or the world's highest waterfall - and little else. However, beyond the headlines, this beautiful and diverse country has so much more to offer to all types of visitors - hiking the 'Lost World' landscape of Conan Doyle, piranha-fishing from dugout canoes, paragliding from Andean peaks and windsurfing on Margarita Island. Taking travellers to the wildest of fiestas, inside the steamiest salsa bars and introducing visitors to the quirkiest of local customs, Bradt's Venezuela leads tourists from the Caribbean coast to the southern tropical wilderness, delving into the culture and eccentricities of the country more deeply than any other guide.
Download or read book Plays written by Anton Chekhov and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 -1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov had at first written stories only for financial gain, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. This edition includes: Introduction: Biography of Anton Chekhov Plays: On the High Road Swan Song Ivanoff The Anniversary The Proposal The Wedding The Bear The Seagull A Reluctant Hero Uncle Vanya The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard
Download or read book Sea of Pearls written by Robert A. Carter and published by Arabian Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Antiquity the natural pearls of the Gulf have been famed as the finest, most lustrous and most plentiful that the world can offer. From the beginnings of trade until the 1930s, these pearls were a major product of the Gulf's coastal peoples. Latterly, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, rising international demand turned pearling into their economic mainstay. By this time pearls were fished in their millions, and pearling became the pillar of the regional economy, dominating the lives, health and expectations of entire shaikhdoms. The influx of people and wealth to the coast permanently transformed the Gulf, providing the manpower and capital to germinate and nurture the city-states - notably Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah - which endure there today. Despite its formative role, there has until now been no book taking the entire history of pearling as its subject. Dr Carter's ground-breaking work traces its evolution on both the Arabian and the Persian sides of the Gulf, and explores the role it played in shaping the political, social and urban configuration that we see in the region today. It shows the extent to which the Gulf economy became dependent on a single commodity, and how, in that respect, pearling resembled the oil industry that would replace it. Lavishly illustrated, this book covers in unprecedented detail the history, development, conduct, florescence and catastrophic collapse of the industry in the early 20th century. It will fascinate not only those wishing to understand the growth and conduct of the pearl fishery, but also those interested in the history of the region and the origins of the Gulf states, and in the colourful story of the global taste for one of mankind's most highly prized precious stones.
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Download or read book The Essential Chekhov Plays Short Stories Novel Biography written by Anton Chekhov and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 1115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anton Chekhov's 'The Essential Chekhov: Plays, Short Stories, Novel & Biography' is a comprehensive collection showcasing the timeless talent of one of the greatest Russian writers. This book includes a selection of Chekhov's most famous plays, such as 'The Seagull' and 'The Cherry Orchard,' along with his masterful short stories and the novel 'Uncle Vanya.' Chekhov's writing style is characterized by its realism, psychological depth, and portrayal of everyday life in late 19th-century Russia, making his works both insightful and poignant. This collection provides a rich literary experience for readers seeking to delve into Chekhov's diverse body of work. Anton Chekhov, a trained physician, drew inspiration from his medical background and observations of human nature to create stories that resonate with readers to this day. His focus on character development and nuanced storytelling set him apart as a master of the short story form and a pioneer in modern drama. Chekhov's ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships reflects his keen insight into the human condition. I highly recommend 'The Essential Chekhov' to readers looking to explore the depth and breadth of Chekhov's literary genius. This collection serves as a gateway to understanding Chekhov's lasting impact on Russian literature and his enduring relevance in the world of storytelling.
Download or read book THE COLLECTED PLAYS OF ANTON CHEKHOV 12 Works in One Edition written by Anton Chekhov and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique edition of Anton Chekhov's collected plays has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 -1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov had at first written stories only for financial gain, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. Contents: Introduction: Biography of Anton Chekhov Plays: On the High Road Swan Song Ivanoff The Anniversary The Proposal The Wedding The Bear The Seagull A Reluctant Hero Uncle Vanya The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard
Download or read book The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov written by Anton Chekhov and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anton Chekhov's 'The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov' is a masterful collection of some of the most influential plays in the history of literature. Known for his realistic portrayals of human nature and the complexities of everyday life, Chekhov's works often focus on the themes of love, family, and societal issues. With a writing style that is both poignant and deeply insightful, Chekhov's plays capture the essence of the human experience with unparalleled precision. Each play is a masterpiece in its own right, showcasing Chekhov's unparalleled talent for creating multi-dimensional characters and thought-provoking narratives. Anton Chekhov, a renowned Russian playwright and author, drew inspiration for his works from his own experiences as a physician and his observations of Russian society. His unique perspective and keen understanding of human psychology are evident in his plays, making them both timeless and universally relatable. Chekhov's ability to blend humor and tragedy in his works sets him apart as one of the greatest playwrights of all time. I highly recommend 'The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov' to any reader interested in exploring the depths of human emotions and the complexities of human relationships. Chekhov's plays are a true reflection of the human experience and are sure to resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.
