{"title":"Kevin M. Bailey","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eKevin M. Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for his intriguing exploration of history and marine biology. Delve into his writing, where he seamlessly intertwines tales of the ocean with compelling historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Western Flyer\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that brings to life the journey of the famed fishing boat, famously linked with the legendary writer John Steinbeck. Through Bailey's detailed research and engaging storytelling, readers are transported back in time, exploring the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKevin M. Bailey's books offer more than just stories; they provide educational insights and thoughtful perspectives on history and the natural world. Perfect for history enthusiasts and marine aficionados alike, these works invite you to embark on a literary voyage brimming with discovery and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-western-flyer-by-kevin-m-bailey-9780226116761","title":"The Western Flyer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2010, the \u003ci\u003eGemini\u003c\/i\u003e was moored in the Swinomish Slough on a Native American reservation near Anacortes, Washington. Unbeknownst to almost everyone, the rusted and dilapidated boat was in fact the most famous fishing vessel ever to have sailed: the original \u003ci\u003eWestern Flyer\u003c\/i\u003e, immortalised in John Steinbeck’s nonfiction classic \u003ci\u003eThe Log from the Sea of Cortez\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Kevin M. Bailey resurrects this forgotten witness to the changing tides of Pacific fisheries. He draws on the Steinbeck archives, interviews with family members of crew, and more than three decades of working in Pacific Northwest fisheries to trace the depletion of marine life through the voyages of a single ship. After Steinbeck and his friend Ed Ricketts—a pioneer in the study of the West Coast’s diverse sea life and the inspiration behind “Doc” in \u003ci\u003eCannery Row\u003c\/i\u003e—chartered the boat for their now-famous 1940 expedition, the \u003ci\u003eWestern Flyer\u003c\/i\u003e returned to its life as a sardine seiner in California. But when the sardine fishery in Monterey collapsed, the boat moved on: fishing for Pacific ocean perch off Washington, king crab in the Bering Sea off Alaska, and finally wild Pacific salmon—all industries that would also face collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the \u003ci\u003eWestern Flyer\u003c\/i\u003e herself faces an uncertain future—a businessman has bought her, intending to bring the boat to Salinas, California, and turn it into a restaurant feature just blocks from Steinbeck’s grave—debates about the status of the California sardine, and of West Coast fisheries generally, have resurfaced. A compelling and timely tale of a boat and the people it carried, of fisheries exploited, and of fortunes won and lost, \u003ci\u003eThe Western Flyer\u003c\/i\u003e is environmental history at its best: a journey through time and across the sea, charting the ebb and flow of the cobalt waters of the Pacific coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000824873196,"sku":"9780226116761","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13395893482268.jpg?v=1763307751"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kevin-m-bailey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}