Author: ALEXANDER, GEO. [GEORGE] J.; PEARSON, GEORGE S. [FOREWORD]
Title: The Commercial Salmon-Fisheries of British Columbia
Description: Victoria, B.C.: Government of British Columbia [B.C.], 1938. First Edition. Paperback. 50 pages. Reproductions of many black and white photos. Diagrams. Map. "Prepared to meet an ever-increasing demand from people in all parts of Canada and the United States, as well as abroad, for non-technical information on this major B.C. industry." - Foreword. Topics include: history, varieties of Pacific salmon, spawning migration, methods of catching, canning, government inspection of canned salmon, salting, smoked salmon, science in the fisheries, the value of fish in the human diet, comparison of the composition and food value of salmon compared to other foods. Author was Provincial Assistant Commissioner of Fisheries. Printed upon glossy stock. Minor pen mark atop map on page 35, otherwise unmarked with average wear. Binding tight. A sound vintage copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Commercial Salmon-Fisheries of British Columbia History Fishing Nutrition history, varieties of Pacific salmon, spawning migration, methods of catching, canning, government inspection of canned salmon, salting, smoked salmon, science in the Fisheries. Good .

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