Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious...
Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious...
Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious fish / James Prosek.
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New York : Harper, c2010.
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N597.43/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 287 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
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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Publisher
New York : Harper, c2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2010.
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Summary
"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...
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Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious fish / James Prosek.
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Illustrated with original etchings by the author.
Includes bibliographical references.
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c2010.
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N597.43/2
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74VKzgeOzG0X
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKzgeOzG0X
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ISBN
0060566116
9780060566111 :
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597.43
MMS ID
991023510619702626
