Clamming in Chincoteague and more ...

by Albert J Casciero, Bobby Umphlett

Overview

It introduces the history of Chincoteague Island and the past and present regional lifestyles of watermen, hunters, trappers, who with ingenuity and hard work took advantage of the unique and plentiful natural resources at hand: oysters, crabs, terrapins, wild game, and of course, clams, to develop a thriving community in what was once a remote and isolated place. It is a primer on how to harvest clams as recreational and gratifying outdoors activity for the young and old. It also documents a local commercial clam aquaculture operation. It includes many original and tasty recipes on how to enjoy clams at a convivial table. Fully illustrated in color.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780963382757
Publisher:	Umpco Technical Services
Publication date:	03/21/2017
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.29(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Brief historical notes on Chincoteague 7

A documented way of life:

Welcome Bobby Umphlett 19

Clams: What are they? 34

Where to find and harvest them? 38

Methods of signing and digging for clams 44

Commercial harvesting of clams 61

How to enjoy eating them 74

Recipes 77

Places of Interest 95

On the Way 100

Interesting/Useful links 102

Selected Publications 103

Acknowledgments 104