About this title: This is a profile of an island in Chesapeake Bay, with a population of 100, where the author moved in 1987 to teach ecology to schoolchildren. Horton details the specifics of the slowly dying blue crab industry, and talks to the local men and women about their lives on the island over the years.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996-06-01
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Like New. Like new hardcover with DJ. Dust jacket shows very minor shelf wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Good. 249-W Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription, or may be library discards. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
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Edition: Presentable Ex-Library
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 0393039382 Clean DJ in excellent condition under plastic protector. Ex-Library marking. Firm binding. Few pages wrinkled. Otherwise unmarked interior. read more
Edition: First edition. First Printing.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Very good in fine dust jacket. Slight tear with wrinkling at bottom of pages 4-7. Otherwise, Like New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 316 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: F
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. : New York 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition Book is in fine condition in a near fine dj. A portrait of people who have remained connected with their roots-small island. heir roots-Chesapeake isle. 316 pages. read more
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. This is a hardcover first printing and the book and dustjacket are flawless, our removable protective mylar cover makes this copy "better than new! " read more
Description: W. W. Norton & Company. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Light edgewear. No chipping, creasing or tears. 0393039382. A very nice First Edition copy. Book is tight, clean and square. Mylar cover on DJ. 316 pages. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. : New York 1996
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition Book is in near fine condition in a near fine dj. A memoir of Smith Island in Chesapeake Bay. 316 pages. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton, NY
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039382ISBN:0393039382
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0393039382. Jacket lightly scuffed, else clean and tight. Author photo on rear jacket flap.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; 316 pages. read more
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