Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest

by David George Gordon, Maryann Barron Wagner, Samantha Larson

Book Overview

How oysters shaped the environment, cultures, and economies of the Northwest

Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest's beloved bivalve, the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington, Oregon, British...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295750782
• ISBN13: 9780295750781
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher