The Oysters of Locmariaquer
Download or Read eBook The Oysters of Locmariaquer PDF written by Eleanor Clark and published by Harper Perennial Modern Classics. This book was released on 2006-05-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Eleanor Clark |
Publisher | : Harper Perennial Modern Classics |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2006-05-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 0060887427 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780060887421 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oysters of Locmariaquer by : Eleanor Clark
Book excerpt: On the northwest coast of France, just around the corner from the English Channel, is the little town of Locmariaquer (pronounced "loc-maria-care"). The inhabitants of this town have a special relationship to the world, for it is their efforts that maintain the supply of the famous Belon oysters, called les plates ("the flat ones"). A vivid account of the cultivation of Belon oysters and an excursion into the myths, legends, and rich, vibrant history of Brittany and its extraordinary people, The Oysters of Locmariaquer is also an unforgettable journey to the heart of a fascinating culture and the enthralling, accumulating drama of a unique devotion.