MAINE ATLANTIC SALMON: A NATIONAL TREASURE. By Ed Baum.

1997 1st edition. 4to (222 x 286mm). Ppxiv,224,i. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations and maps, tables and graphs. Green cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

A scholarly work on the Atlantic salmon of Maine, their history and present status. Includes many useful tables and appendices as well as a good reference list. "Atlantic salmon - is there any one species of fish that has touched the lives of so many? Angler, businessperson, Native American, homemaker, farmer, forester, engineer, warden, biologist, doctor, lawyer, professor, legislator, Governor, President of the United States, commercial fisherman, international negotiator - you will discover in this book that innumerable people have been touched by Maine Atlantic salmon. I believe this book serves to demonstrate the value of wild Atlantic salmon to society and provides a small contribution to the future conservation and management of the species. While some cynics may want to cite this book as the obituary for Maine Atlantic salmon, I harbor no such thoughts. On the contrary, the Atlantic salmon of Maine has maintained itself for centuries in spite of humankind's abuse and neglect. No matter how hard we try to destroy the species in the future, I have no doubt that Maine Atlantic salmon will endure, for they truly are a National Treasure." (Ed Baum). Chapters include:- Atlantic salmon fundamentals; Biology of Maine Atlantic salmon; Fisheries for Maine Atlantic salmon; Maine Atlantic salmon restoration efforts; The future of Maine Atlantic salmon; Charles G. Atkins - Maine's Atlantic salmon pioneer.