113, Ann Vileisis - Abalone's Past and Uncertain Future on the California Coast

December 30, 2023 00:59:42
113, Ann Vileisis - Abalone's Past and Uncertain Future on the California Coast
History of California Podcast
113, Ann Vileisis - Abalone's Past and Uncertain Future on the California Coast

Dec 30 2023 | 00:59:42

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Show Notes

Today, we have author and historian Ann Vileisis on the show. Ann is the author of a number of books and the focus of our conversation today is on her latest book Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish, which came out in May 2020. The book is a wonderful history of this amazing shelled creature and the human relationship to its flourishing and potential peril.

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