The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell
Mark Kurlansky offers a history of the oyster, examining the cultural and commercial significance of this familiar food. With the half shell as its organizing image, the book provides an accessible way to consider how food can illuminate the past.
About This Book
The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell presents a historical look at the oyster and its place in human life.
Mark Kurlansky uses the oyster as a lens for considering food, culture, and commerce across time.
Accessible and wide-ranging, the book connects a familiar food with the broader history surrounding it.
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