Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate

This is truly a great book. At first I thought that this book would be dry (no pun unintended) reading, but it is a truly amazing story of salmon as the author and history goes back some 500 years in history of the salmon. I find it difficult to put this book down and it is especially great for reading during this pandemic time when we are all confined to our homes.Respectfully submitted,Richard HahnChicago, IL

Nearly every restaurant has now fresh salmon on the menu. If you ever wonder why, read that book. Atlantic salmon is always 100% farm raised. Only Pacific types are wild caught. If you are particular about what you eat - this book is for you. One of the best non-fiction read ever.

Made a perfect gift.

Fascinating read on the great fish; salmon. When I first ordered this thought how could anyone author a book solely on one fish? But here it is and the reading is easy and fascinating. The author makes a strong case for salmon being an indicator species for the health of the planet. Definitely worth a read.

When I was young, it seemed that the Grand Banks would provide fish for the world forever, and that the California valleys, likewise, would provide fruit and vegetables. Now the Grand Banks are nearly barren and the lush California valleys of orchards and vines are alkali wastelands. Fishery after fishery have collapsed. The point is now critical for salmon…. And every one of us can do our part by making responsible choices regarding our environment. We can no longer say that it’s someone else’s problem…

I admit I haven't read it yet. But it's Mark Kurlansky so I know it is good compelling reading and well researched.The thing I wasn't expecting is that the book itself is so nice! Few books anymore are so nicely and sturdily bound with such fine paper. The text, font, and line spacing make it easily readable for my deteriorating eyes and there are a variety of illustrations of sufficient size.

I learned as I read— no greater compliment to the author. Very detailed but convincing. The Appendix is a must read.

Everything about this book is top notch! It is the type of book that you will refer back to year after year with its amazing photos and wonderful insight into the plight of the salmon.

Great history of the fish and the environment.

This is an interesting and well written review of the history of the fish and its demise at the hand of mankind. As ever, Kurlansky has thoroughly researched his subject. I would recommend it to anyone interested in salmon and their future

Still a long way to go but the first few chapters brilliantly captures the theme of the book. It only gets better and better as the pages turn. Hugely informative and captivating - as too sobering to the extent of how one views what humankind considers the best way forward to protect our planet - and how wrong we are. 'Listen' to the salmon - and learn....!

A very worthwhile read.Sad ... The human factor.An education.A family of truly remarkable creatures - salmon.

Wonderful book on the history of Salmon, while bringing into perspective the extinction of species due to man's effects on nature and our planet!