Groves, Bobby

Oyster Isles

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ISBN 13:: 9781472129079
author:: Groves, Bobby
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Little, Brown Book Group
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 126mm / 195mm
Genre:: Cooking by Ingredient Textbook
Condition:: New
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Bobby Groves takes you on a five-thousand-mile journey along Britain's spectacular coastlines to explore the world of the oyster. From its five-thousand-year-old history to its cultural impact and ecological importance, this book shines a light on the rich and vibrant story of the British oyster.

Part travelogue, part social history, Oyster Isles is a celebration of the much-loved yet much-misunderstood British oyster. With vivid storytelling and a deep understanding of the industry, Bobby Groves brings to life the fascinating world of oysters, from the everyday to the extraordinary.

Join Bobby Groves on his journey to discover the oyster's significance in our geographical, historical, and socio-cultural landscape, and learn about the people who work to protect these incredible creatures.

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