Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West by Mark Spitzer (English) Hardco

Description: Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West by Mark Spitzer Fisherman Mark Spitzer takes readers on an action-packed investigation of the most fierce and fearsome freshwater grotesques of the American West. Through the lenses of history, folklore, biology, ecology, and politics, Spitzer depicts the environmental destruction plaguing the most maligned creatures in our midst while subtly interweaving his experiences of personal tragedy and self-discovery. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fisherman Mark Spitzer takes readers on an action-packed investigation of the most fierce and fearsome freshwater grotesques of the American West ever to inspire both hatred and fascination. Through the lenses of history, folklore, biology, ecology, and politics, Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West depicts the environmental destruction plaguing the most maligned creatures in our midst while subtly interweaving Spitzers experiences of personal tragedy and self-discovery. Join Spitzer as he noodles for flathead catfish in Oklahoma, snags paddlefish in Missouri, trotline- and electro-fishes American eels in Arkansas, studies razorback suckers in Arizona, bounty hunts for pikeminnows in Washington State, attends a burbot festival in Utah, stirs up Asian carp in Kansas, and breaks the state record for the largest yellow bullhead ever caught in Nebraska. By examining freakish links in a vital chain and working with specialists in the field, Spitzer portrays a planet in environmental crisis and dispels the illusion that our actions dont result in long-term, toxic consequences. Spitzer offers models for fisheries and provides other sources of hope in this informative epic of redemption that ultimately celebrates the wild and resilient beauty and remaining possibilities of the American West.Watch a book trailer. Visit the Where in the West is Mark Spitzer? blog series for additional reading and a look at more photographs not included in the book. Author Biography Mark Spitzer is an associate professor of writing at the University of Central Arkansas. He is the author of several novels, poems, essays, and literary translations, including Season of the Gar: Adventures in Pursuit of Americas Most Misunderstood Fish and Return of the Gar. Spitzer has consulted for Nat Geos Monster Fish and appeared on Animal Planets River Monsters. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Introduction: In Wildness Is the Preservation of the Grotesque and Vice Versa 1. Nature of the American Eel: An Aquatic Phantom in Our Own Back Yard 2. Environmental Lemonade: Dealing with the Creature That Put the "Ish" in "Fish" 3. Urban Sturgeon: A Totally Unique Fishery in Portland, Oregon 4. Snagging in the Ozarks: Theres Nothing Not Weird about Paddlefish 5. Alien Invaders in the West: This Isnt Kansas Anymore 6. Nebraska, Bowfin, and the $8,000 Bullhead: Or How to Catch a State Record Fish 7. Fear and Noodling in Oklahoma: How I Came in First at the Okie Noodling Tournament Then Saw the Belly of the Beast 8. Muskie Hunting in Minnesota: An Education in "the Fish of Ten Thousand Casts" 9. Vision Questing Gator Gar in the Slick Texas Mud: Garvana Accomplished! 10. Rattlesnakes at the Razorback Roundup: Working with What Weve Got 11. All Hail the Pikeminnow Bounty: Applying Anamnesis in the Northwest as a Working Model for Fisheries Conclusion: Grotesques of the West and Beyond Notes Review "For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of what lies beneath the surface of Western waterways, Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West offers a lively primer to the regions aquatic biodiversity."—Ben Goldfarb, High Country News"This is a book that beautifully navigates the space between entertainment and information. Moments will stick with readers, and will make them look at the fish and fisheries with new eyes."—Erin H. Turner, Big Sky Journal"Spitzer, like many of us, is looking for utility and finding it in the wildness of underappreciated fish. The beautifully grotesque fish represent possibilities for us in our ever-changing world."—Donald J. Orth, Pacific Northwest Quarterly"Mark Spitzers Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West is a compelling read about many of the lesser known, underappreciated, or "trash" fish of the western United States. One of the major western issues Spitzer anchors his study to (perhaps obviously) is water. Water scarcity, irrigation, power generation, dams, and so forth are all issues that affect both the people and fish of the West."—Cory Willard, Western American Literature"Reading this book is a little like sipping on an old, rich whiskey—its smooth, interesting and exactly what you need after a long day on the water."—Joshua Peterson, Casper Star Tribune"A powerful, beautiful, and ultimately kind book. Were lucky to have it."—Max Wilson, Lesser Places"[Spitzers] a hard-core fisherman."—Daryl Bauer, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Fisheries Outreach Program Manager"Here is a book that captures that rhythm. Every page. The fish-obsessed will smile knowingly and follow Spitzer as he encounters everything from endangered razorback suckers to burbot on ice. And along the way, youll realize youre enjoying a lot of science and conservation as well."—Matt Miller, Cool Green Science"We highly recommend Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West to scientists, conservation biologists, and all who consider themselves fish enthusiasts. . . . Those who believe there is beauty in the interesting and unique ecology of all fish species will find a strong connection with the theme of this book. Importantly, this general theme provides a solid framework and conversation ethic toward a group of animals that do not get as much attention as other species that have been marketed as more popular fisheries."—Keith B. Gido and Garrett W. Hopper, Great Plains Research"This is a book I have to recommend highly for all fishermen and nature lovers. It is written in a humorous and colorful style with information that makes you smile, chuckle and think about the importance of fishes in the future of mankind."—Chuck Mattson, Denver Westerns Roundup Review Text A wild foray into fishing the industrial edge and a marvelous read about the fish few of us will ever know."" - Kevin Mattson, avid fisherman and Connor Study Professor of Contemporary History at Ohio University ""Mark Spitzer fishes his way across the West, stalking unique, maligned, and ugly species while enlightening readers on their ecological roles and conservation statuses. . . . A fun and, at times, hilarious adventure. Creative and unassuming, this is a wonderful addition to fishing literature."" - Jennifer Corrinne Brown, author of Trout Culture: How Fly Fishing Forever Changed the Rocky Mountain West ""Mark Spitzer manages to capture all our favorite grotesque fish in his latest frenetic adventures while making you feel like youre right there with him in the boat! He also delivers a genuine message of conservation to benefit fish and people."" - Solomon R. David, postdoctoral research associate at the John G. Shedd Aquarium ""[Spitzers] a hard-core fisherman" - Daryl Bauer, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Fisheries Outreach Program Manager Review Quote "We highly recommend Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West to scientists, conservation biologists, and all who consider themselves fish enthusiasts. . . . Those who believe there is beauty in the interesting and unique ecology of all fish species will find a strong connection with the theme of this book. Importantly, this general theme provides a solid framework and conversation ethic toward a group of animals that do not get as much attention as other species that have been marketed as more popular fisheries."--Keith B. Gido and Garrett W. Hopper, Great Plains Research Details ISBN0803265239 Author Mark Spitzer Pages 232 Series Outdoor Lives ISBN-10 0803265239 ISBN-13 9780803265233 Format Hardcover Imprint Bison Books Place of Publication Nebraska Country of Publication United States DEWEY 333.9560978 Year 2017 Language English Publication Date 2017-03-01 UK Release Date 2017-03-01 AU Release Date 2017-03-01 NZ Release Date 2017-03-01 US Release Date 2017-03-01 Edited by Edward Peters Illustrations 37 photographs, 14 illustrations Birth 1915 Death 1908 Affiliation Univ Pierre Et Marie Curie, France Position illustrator Qualifications Ph.D., D.Litt. Publisher University of Nebraska Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101828932;

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