The Philosopher Fish: Sturgeon, Caviar, and the Geography of Desire by Richard Adams Carey (Author)

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The Philosopher Fish: Sturgeon, Caviar, and the Geography of Desire by Richard Adams Carey (Author)ISBN: 9781582431734 Publisher : Counterpoint, February 9, 2005 Hardcover, 352 pages A captivating chronicle of a fast disappearing fish and of the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on it. Since the days of the Persian Empire, caviar has meant status, wealth, prestige, and sex appeal. Today it sells for up to $100 an ounce, and aficionados will go to extraordinary lengths to get their fill of it. That's just the problem. Here, Carey immerses

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