Goin' Fishin'

Pierce, Wesley George: 1934 Marine Research Society, Salem, Massachusetts, hardcover 323 pages, with photos and illustrations. This captivating historical account details the rugged lives and traditions of the deep-sea fishermen of New England during the era of commercial sailing vessels. The text combines personal observations with extensive maritime lore to chronicle the development of the fishing industry, its schooners, and the perilous daily routines of its crews. In very good condition