The Oyster: A Popular Summary Of A Scientific Study (1891)

By William Keith Brooks

Book Overview

""The Oyster: A Popular Summary Of A Scientific Study"" is a book written by William Keith Brooks in 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of oysters, their habits, and their importance in the world. It is a popular summary of Brooks' scientific research on oysters and provides readers with a detailed understanding of the biology, anatomy, and physiology of oysters. The book also covers the history of oyster cultivation, the economic importance of oysters, and the impact of human activity on oyster populations. Brooks' writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers. Overall, ""The Oyster"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of oysters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163901687
• ISBN13: 9781163901687
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The oyster - as true today as it was 100 years ago

This reprinting of a book first printed over a hundred years ago is an enjoyable, if somewhat depressing review of the managment and mismanagement of the oyster resources of the Chesapeake Bay. The first half is a review of the biology, and the second goes into all of the politics and problems of trying to manage an open fishery. Much of what is said rings true today.