Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious fish
Title:
Eels : an exploration, from New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the world's most amazing and mysterious fish
Author:
Prosek, James, 1975-
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Harper, [2010]
©2010
Physical Description:
xiii, 287 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Summary:
"A resonant look at that most mysterious of fish, the eel--including their biology and epic migrations, unusual place in today's world, their myth and lore, and ultimately their mystery and beauty"--
Language:
English
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.
Geographic Term:
ISBN:
9780060566111
Format :
Book
