Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization

By Charles Mann

From the dawn of time, humans have depended on the sea for sustenance. Fishing has been a vital part of our survival and has shaped the course of human history. In this fascinating book, renowned historian Charles Mann explores the ways in which fishing has fed civilization and the profound impact it has had on our lives.

Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization

by Robert F. Boszhardt

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Mann reveals the hidden stories of the fishermen who have risked their lives to bring food to our tables and the profound ways in which fish have shaped our cultures, economies, and even our languages.

Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true history of our relationship with the sea.

Praise for Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization

"A sweeping and richly detailed account of the role of fishing in human history. Mann shows how fish have shaped our diets, economies, and cultures, and how the quest for fish has driven exploration and conquest. This is a fascinating and important book."
—Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel

"A masterful synthesis of history, science, and economics. Mann tells the story of fishing from the earliest hominids to the present day, and shows how it has been a driving force in human evolution and civilization. This is a book that will change the way you think about the sea."
—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction

"A tour de force. Mann has written the definitive history of fishing, and in ng so has revealed the profound ways in which it has shaped our world. This is a book that will be read and enjoyed for generations to come."
—Simon Winchester, author of Krakatoa and The Map That Changed the World

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Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization

by Robert F. Boszhardt

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18496 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	444 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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