The Oysters of Locmariaquer -- Eleanor Clark

<p><strong>Winner of the National Book Award</strong></p><p><strong>"What an elegant book this is, starting with that most elegant of creatures, the Belon oyster. . . . [Clark's] fantastic blending of science and art, history and journalism, brings the appetite back for life and literature both." -- <em>Los Angeles Times Book Review</em></strong></p><p>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 <em>les plates</em> (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, <em>The Oysters of Locmariaquer</em> is also an unforgettable journey to the heart of a fascinating culture and the enthralling, accumulating drama of a unique devotion.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Eleanor Clark<br><b>Publisher:</b> Harper Perennial<br><b>Published:</b> 05/09/2006<br><b>Pages:</b> 240<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.41lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.02h x 5.28w x 0.57d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780060887421<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Library Journal</i> 04/01/2006 pg. 133