FISHERY SCIENCE: ITS METHODS AND APPLICATIONS. George A. Rousefell, Ph.D. W. Harry Everhart, Ph.D.

1953 1st edition, later reprint. 8vo (152 x 235mm). Ppxii,444. B/w photographs and illustrations, bound-in map to pp334/335. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"The practical approach to freshwater and marine fisheries management for the professional, student and sportsman." The chapters are divided into the following sections: Road to management; Natural populations; Fish ponds; Fishing gear; Protection against hazard; Improvement of habitat; Tagging of fish; Age and growth; Collecting basic data; Managing natural populations; Problems. * John S. Gottschalk was "director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in the 1960's who oversaw developments like the first endangered species act, the banning of the pesticide DDT and the comeback of the whooping crane." New York Times.