The Cornish Fishing Industry: An Illustrated History

by John McWilliams

Since man first inhabited the United Kingdom, he has fished for food. The rich waters of Cornwall, where the English Channel, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet, have always proved to have a bountiful harvest for the fisherman, with all types of fish - from pilchards to herring, langoustine to crab, and everything in between - being caught in Cornish waters. The variety of fish and crustaceans created unique fishing craft, with many being built locally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445638053
• ISBN13: 9781445638058
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.6" x 6.6"