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Hooked : Pirates, Poaching, and the Perfect Fish
Hooked Pirates Poaching and the Perfect Fish
Author: G. Bruce Knecht
This modern pirate yarn has all the makings of a great true adventure tale and is also an exploration of the ways our culinary tastes have all manner of unintended consequences for the world around us. — Hooked is a story about the poaching of the Patagonian toothfish (known to gourmands as Chilean Sea Bass) and is built around the pursuit...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781594861109
ISBN-10: 1594861102
Publication Date: 5/2/2006
Pages: 328
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Rodale Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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practicaldoc avatar reviewed Hooked : Pirates, Poaching, and the Perfect Fish on + 9 more book reviews
This is a well-written docu-drama describing a modern day fish pirate. It does read a little like a novel and thus, is a pretty entertaining read. The story does get somewhat tedious towards the end. In all, a very good book for anyone interested in the global fishing industry and what it really takes to get fish on your plate.


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