{"product_id":"choptank-odyssey-9780764350009","title":"Choptank Odyssey","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven essays and over 150 photographs explore the Choptank''s natural and human history, biology, and culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  This book of more than 150 vibrant photographs and seven  essays depicts the natural history, human history, science, and culture of the Delmarva Peninsula's largest river. Explore the Choptank  Riverfrom its beginnings at upstream springs and farm ditches to its broad estuary  below Cambridge, Marylanddiscover its inhabitants, and learn about the impact  of human activity on the natural environment. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Generations of watermen and  farmers, oystermen and oyster shuckers, crabbers and crab pickers, commercial  fishermen, and a turkler are just a few of the folks you''ll become acquainted  with. Additionally, retired biologist and aquatic scientist Nick Carter, water  quality scientist Tom Fisher, and oyster captain Wade Murphy offer tales of  wonder and sacrifice while also warning us of the consequences of overpopulation and wasteful habits. Learn how we can restore the river, reduce pollution, conserve food and fuel, and protect this special place for all of time.","brand":"Schiffer Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884543619415,"sku":"9780764350009","price":28.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780764350009.jpg?v=1722532440","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/choptank-odyssey-9780764350009","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}