Oyster Legislation Past and Present: With an Examination of the Principles and Recommendations Set Forth in the Report of the Late Sea Fisheries Commission

The very scarce first edition of Cholmondeley-Pennell's informative critical analysis of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing oyster fisheries in the UK. A very scarce first edition.The work of H. Cholmondeley-Pennell, a British naturalist and fisheries inspector.Pennell analyses the findings of the Sea Fisheries Commission, and discusses the historical development of oyster laws. He evaluates the effectiveness of laws, and offers recommendations for reform to ensure the sustainability of oyster stocks and the livelihoods of those dependent on the industry.The work reflects the nineteenth century concerns over declining oyster populations and the need for legislative action to address overfishing and habitat degradation. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Loss of cloth to back strip tail. Front joint and tail of rear joint starting, with rear board somewhat tender to tail, but boards otherwise firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. A number of leaves unopened to head. Good.…