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The Big Oyster

by Mark Kurlansky

A microhistory of New York City told through its once-abundant oyster beds. It traces the bivalve's role from a staple food for Native Americans and early colonists to a symbol of the city's gastronomic and environmental transformation.

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Ranked #1490 of 1942

Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Nov 14, 2018.

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  1. #1202Fred Morin & David McMillan

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