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title: "Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish Paperback – May 1, 2020"
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# Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish Paperback – May 1, 2020

**Brand:** ann vileisis
**Price:** € 29.04
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- **What is this?** Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish Paperback – May 1, 2020 by ann vileisis
- **How much does it cost?** € 29.04 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An immersive, fluid and well researched history and appreciation of a nearly extinct marine mollusk
*by A***S on June 29, 2020*

What an immersive gift this fine scholar has given us! The book is incredibly well written and researched but, at the same time, is readable and fluid. Vileisis has the scope of a historian, the analytic mind of a naturalist in the wild, the sensitivity of a poet, the beating heart of a marine biologist, and the literary skills needed to weave all of the stories, epochs, people and political angles into a coherent narrative. The book tells the story of the abalone fishery from prehistory through current modern efforts to bring the animal back from the brink of extinction. It delivers on multiple levels: scientific, human, cultural, political, heroic, artistic, and academic. This book would make a fine gift for anyone who appreciates beauty, science, culture, the ocean, or history.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book
*by K***N on August 22, 2021*

This is a fantastic book for anyone interested in history or marine ecology. The narrative is engaging and does not require background knowledge (i.e., it’s not full of jargon), but even those with a lot of existing knowledge are likely to learn more about this shellfish and it’s fascinating history. I highly recommend it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Immersive History and Fun as Hell to Read!
*by R***S on May 3, 2022*

What a wonderful history - the rare book that seriously dives under the ocean to see what happened there. Vileisis is an extraordinary writer and brings to life the story of the abalone in all its ups and downs. I picked it up one morning and didn't stop reading until I was finished. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the ocean or the history of the Pacific coast.

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