Seven essays and over 150 photographs explore the Choptank’s natural and human history, biology, and culture.

This book of more than 150 vibrant photographs and seven
essays depicts the natural history, human history, science, and culture of the Delmarva Peninsulas largest river. Explore the Choptank
Riverfrom its beginnings at upstream springs and farm ditches to its broad estuary
below Cambridge, Marylanddiscover its inhabitants, and learn about the impact
of human activity on the natural environment.

Generations of watermen and
farmers, oystermen and oyster shuckers, crabbers and crab pickers, commercial
fishermen, and a turkler are just a few of the folks you’ll become acquainted
with. Additionally, retired biologist and aquatic scientist Nick Carter, water
quality scientist Tom Fisher, and oyster captain Wade Murphy offer tales of
wonder and sacrifice while also warning us of the consequences of overpopulation and wasteful habits. Learn how we can restore the river, reduce pollution, conserve food and fuel, and protect this special place for all of time.By Tom Horton and Photographs by David W. HarpDavid W. Harp is the staff photographer for The Chesapeake Bay Journal. He co-produces “Voices from the
Edge,” a continuing video series about the fecundity and variety of life along the edge of land and water, with Tom Horton. Tom
Horton reported on the Chesapeake Bay for the Baltimore Sun for fifteen years before
becoming a freelancer in 1987. His first book, Bay Country, won the John Burroughs Medal for our nations best
natural history book of the year.156 color photosCelebrating a Great Chesapeake River156 color photos