The Sea-Fishing Industry Of England And Wales - A Popular Account Of The Sea Fisheries And Fishing Ports Of Those Countries

The Sea-Fishing Industry of England and Wales is a fascinating book containing a popular account of the sea fisheries and fishing ports of England and Wales. This book attempts to set before the people of England and Wales something of the historical development and present grandeur of the fishing industry complete with a fisheries map and numerous photographs. A fascinating book sure to appeal to those with an interest in the history of modern industrial fishing this text is a must-have addition to any collection of antiquarian maritime literature. Chapters included herein are: Life in the Sea; Production; Distribution; Legislation; Scientific Investigation; The Fishery Ports: The Tweed to the Thames; The Fishery Ports: The Thames to Plymouth; The Fishery Ports: Cornwall and the West Coast; and The Future. This rare book was originally published in 1904 and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject.