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The Fishing Industry

Project Gutenberg Online Catalog Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Gibbs, William E. (William Edward)
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Fishing Industry" by William E. Gibbs is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth examination of the fishing industry, focusing on its methods, organization, and significant impact on society, particularly in Britain. Gibbs aims to highlight the complexities and scientific principles behind fishing practices, including discussions on various types of fish and fishing techniques. At the start of the book, the author expresses the challenges of encompassing a vast topic like the fishing industry in a concise manner. He discusses the historical context, elaborates on the evolution of fishing practices, and emphasizes the need for a more systematic understanding of the fisheries to promote sustainable practices. Gibbs highlights the differences between various species of fish, their habitats, and the importance of effective fishing methods in maintaining fish populations. The opening chapters set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the industry, underscoring its significance both as an economic activity and a vital food source. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Brian Wilcox, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Notes:
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Release date is 2016-11-04

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