Buettner Howard J (2 results)

PAPER BACK GREY. Condition: FAIR. Fishery Bulletin 75, From Fishery Bulletin of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Volume 54, diagrams, some stains DATE PUBLISHED: 1953 EDITION: 34.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the commercial chub fishery of Lake Michigan from its beginnings in the 1890s through 1953, with an appendix covering 1954. The author draws on a wealth of statistics, interviews, and historical records to provide not only a comprehensive history of this important fishery but also a cautionary tale of the perils of overfishing and the delicate balance of predator-prey relationships in our aquatic ecosystems. This book will be of great interest to scholars of Great Lakes history, fisheries scientists, and anyone concerned about the sustainability of our natural resources. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…