From paupers food to cultural icon, this book tells the story of the use and
consumption of the lobster. From coastal fishers through the Industrial
Revolution to modern times, the book shows how the lobster has been transformed
from peasant food into a luxurious delicacy. Lobster: A Global History
is the first book to describe the social history of the consumption of this
seafood around the world, and to address the current controversy about the
humane killing of lobsters, which may alter the readers enjoyment of the
dish. It includes beautiful images of rarely-seen lobsters, and both old and
contemporary lobster recipes. Lobster will appeal to anyone who loves this fascinating crustacean, or who
has chased a lobster across the kitchen floor.
