34%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
James D. Ristine
€ 31.99
€ 21.20
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Num Pages: 127 pages, 384 color photos. BIC Classification: WCS; WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 281 x 10. Weight in Grams: 638.
Clams, oysters, and scallops have long been among the most popular seafood. Provided here is a unique and extensive examination of them, colorfully illustrated with over 350 alluring postcard and trade card images, some dating back over 100 years. A thorough text discusses the lives of these bivalves, how and where they are harvested, historical marketing strategies, their cultural and social significance, and much more. Also included is an informative look into clam bars, oyster houses, and other eateries past and present, large and small. There is also a chapter devoted to shellfish humor and a sampling of tasty recipes ... Read more
Clams, oysters, and scallops have long been among the most popular seafood. Provided here is a unique and extensive examination of them, colorfully illustrated with over 350 alluring postcard and trade card images, some dating back over 100 years. A thorough text discusses the lives of these bivalves, how and where they are harvested, historical marketing strategies, their cultural and social significance, and much more. Also included is an informative look into clam bars, oyster houses, and other eateries past and present, large and small. There is also a chapter devoted to shellfish humor and a sampling of tasty recipes ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
127
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Format
Paperback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764331602
SKU
V9780764331602
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About James D. Ristine
James D. Ristine has been collecting postcards for many years and is the author of several books. He lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.
Reviews for Clams, Oysters, and Scallops