9780295750781-0295750782-Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest

Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest

ISBN-13: 9780295750781
ISBN-10: 0295750782
Edition: second edition
Author: David George Gordon, Samantha Larson, MaryAnn Barron Wagner
Publication date: 2023
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Format: Paperback 248 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780295750781
ISBN-10: 0295750782
Edition: second edition
Author: David George Gordon, Samantha Larson, MaryAnn Barron Wagner
Publication date: 2023
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Format: Paperback 248 pages

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Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest (ISBN-13: 9780295750781 and ISBN-10: 0295750782), written by authors David George Gordon, Samantha Larson, MaryAnn Barron Wagner, was published by University of Washington Press in 2023. With an overall rating of 3.9 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $5.95.

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Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest's beloved bivalve, the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, and southeastern Alaska.
Generations of oyster farmers, Native and non-Native, have weathered many challenges to continue the harvest. Their vivid individual accounts are braided together with significant history, such as the major contributions of Japanese immigrants prior to World War II and the 1994 Rafeedie decision that affirmed shellfish harvesting rights held by Northwest tribes. The book also sheds light on the innovations that made oysters an enduringly popular food, from the creation of so-called sexless oysters that could be consumed year-round to breakthroughs in contemporary oyster cuisine.
Now fully updated and expanded--and chock-full of "oysterabilia"--this classic text shares new insights on emerging challenges to the oyster farmer's life as well as increased coverage of the roles of women and contemporary tribes in building this cultural tradition, past and present. Newcomers and aficionados alike will also be delighted by the carefully selected recipes, both historic and contemporary, from the region's top chefs. As the old saying goes, when the tide is out, the table is set.

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