San Diego's Fishing Industry

by Thomas J. Cesarini, Kimber M. Quinney, Italian Historical Society of San Diego

Book Overview

San Diego has always attracted a rich diversity of immigrant groups. Between the 1880s and 1970s, many of these groups helped to create a strong and dynamic fishing industry that became a key component of the city's identity. Waves of varied immigrants continually refreshed the industry, adapting their traditional skills and technologies to San Diegan conditions. Innovations in boat design, nets, and baiting techniques reshaped the fleets that harvested...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073855992X
• ISBN13: 9780738559926
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 8.8"