Trout
By: James Owen
Series: Animal; Animal (Reaktion Books)
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9781861898777
Subjects: Social aspects; Animals and civilization; Fishes in literature; Trout; Fishes in art; Trout fishing; Human-animal relationships; Introduced fishes; Trout fisheries
Description: Leaping effortlessly from bright streams into the human imagination, the trout has an ancient fascination that can be traced back to Stone Age cave dwellers, and it thrives today in our diet, religion, folklore, history, science, literature, and, of course, fishermen's tales. Taking myriad forms, the fish has a vitality and physical beauty that brings to mind pure waters and quiet, outdoor spaces. This biography of the trout showcases the animal as sacred fish, edible fish, farmed fish, and a fish of scientific investigation. In telling this story, Owen follows the trout around the world: starting in Europe and North America, he then follows the voyage that took the creature from England to Australia in the nineteenth century. Along the way, he presents a diverse cast of characters, from obscure British saints and fly-fishing nuns to visionary inventors, jazz singers, and counterculture novelists-- all united by this magical animal.--Cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 178-179) and index.
Table of contents: title: Various trout; title: Sacred trout; title: Imperial trout; title: Filleted trout; title: Desirable trout; title: Wild trout.