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Title:
Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious fish / James Prosek.
Author:
Prosek, James, 1975-
Publication Information:
New York : Harper, c2010.
Call Number:
QL638.A55 P86 2010
Abstract:
"Tour through the life history and cultural associations of the freshwater eel, exploring its biology in streams and epic migrations in the ocean, its myth and lore, its mystery and beauty. Prosek travels the globe to tell the story of the eel--from New York to New Zealand; from Europe to Japan and the small island of Pohnpei in Micronesia, where freshwater eels are worshipped by members of the eel clan."--Dust jacket.
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Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780060566111
Physical Description:
xiii, 287 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
General Note:
Illustrated with original etchings by the author.
Contents:
Introduction : a transition in mind to eels -- A mysterious fish -- To the Sargasso -- Eels in Maoridom -- More tales of Taniwha -- The first taste of freshwater -- Into the ocean -- Where eels go to die -- Eel Weir Hollow -- The Lasialap of U -- Obstacles in their path -- Still in the hunt.
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