On May 18, 1605, George Waymouth, captain of the English ship Archangel, anchored in the lee of Monhegan Island, finding shelter from a three-day storm. Putting ashore, the crew found fresh water to drink, wood to burn, and lobsters aplenty in the shoreline rocks. Today, lobstering and lobstermen are American icons of rugged individualism, and their way of life has enlivened and colored the countless bays and coves of New England.

The Lobstering Life puts readers in the boats, on the docks, in the bars, and in the lives of the men and women who pull "bugs" from the sea to sustain a cussedly independent, much admired way of life. Not since Peter Matthiessen's bestselling Men's Lives has this trade been so vibrantly brought to life.

About the Author
David Middleton, of Danby, Vermont, is the author of several books including The Photographer's Guide to the Maine Coast, The Photographer's Guide to Vermont, The Nature of Vermont, The Nature of America and The Lobstering Life. He conducts outdoor photography workshops across the country. Professional photographer Brenda Berry's current work focuses on environmental portraiture; she recently completed shooting a project for Save the Children-Bhutan. Berry lives on Bainbridge Island, WA.


Book Information
ISBN 9780881509397
Author David Middleton
Format Hardback
Page Count 130
Imprint Countryman Press Inc.
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 484g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 211mm * 18mm