Fish Factories: Ruins of an American Industry

In this remarkable book, evocative photographs and text complement each other to provide a multidimensional view of the little-known history and eventual demise of a major industry on the east coast. Documenting the rise and fall of the menhaden industry over a period of 150 years, the volume represents a significant introduction to industrial archeology for the general reader.

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Fish Factories: Ruins of an American Industry

In this remarkable book, evocative photographs and text complement each other to provide a multidimensional view of the little-known history and eventual demise of a major industry on the east coast. Documenting the rise and fall of the menhaden industry over a period of 150 years, the volume represents a significant introduction to industrial archeology for the general reader.

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Fish Factories: Ruins of an American Industry

Fish Factories: Ruins of an American Industry

by Ruth Formanek
Fish Factories: Ruins of an American Industry

Fish Factories: Ruins of an American Industry

by Ruth Formanek

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In this remarkable book, evocative photographs and text complement each other to provide a multidimensional view of the little-known history and eventual demise of a major industry on the east coast. Documenting the rise and fall of the menhaden industry over a period of 150 years, the volume represents a significant introduction to industrial archeology for the general reader.


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ISBN-13: 9780981767017
Publisher: Harbor Electronic Publishing
Publication date: 12/15/2010
Pages: 95
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
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