In this remarkable book, evocative photographs and text complement each
other to provide a multidimensional view of the little-known history and
eventual demise of a major industry on the east coast. Documenting the
rise and fall of the menhaden industry over a period of 150 years, the volume
represents a significant introduction to industrial archeology for the general
reader.
— Margery B. Franklin, Professor emerita, Sarah Lawrence College