A fascinating historical study of the decline of salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest

Winner of the George Perkins Marsh Award, American Society for Environmental History

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"Of the nearly dozen books written about Pacific salmon in the last few years, this is the best and most informative."

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"This is a benchmark book in the environmental history of the Pacific Northwest, one that breaks new ground and provides a model for future discussions in the field. . . . Everyone concerned about today’s salmon conditions in the Pacific Northwest and the importance of historical agency in environmental affairs should read this book."