Oysters of Locmariaquer

<p><strong>Winner of the National Book Award</strong></p><p><strong>What an elegant book this is starting with that most elegant of creatures the Belon oyster. . . . [Clark's] fantastic blending of science and art history and journalism brings the appetite back for life and literature both. -- <em>Los Angeles Times Book Review</em></strong></p><p>On the northwest coast of France just around the corner from the English Channel is the little town of Locmariaquer (pronounced loc-maria-care). The inhabitants of this town have a special relationship to the world for it is their efforts that maintain the supply of the famous Belon oysters called <em>les plates</em> (the flat ones). A vivid account of the cultivation of Belon oysters and an excursion into the myths legends and rich vibrant history of Brittany and its extraordinary people <em>The Oysters of Locmariaquer</em> is also an unforgettable journey to the heart of a fascinating culture and the enthralling accumulating drama of a unique devotion.</p>