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Working On The Edge: Surviving In The World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing On Alaska's HighSeas

Working On The Edge: Surviving In The World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing On Alaska's HighSeas

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by Spike Walker
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No profession pits man against nature more brutally than king crab fishing in the frigid, unpredictable waters of the Bering Sea. The yearly death toll is staggering (forty-two men in 1988 alone); the conditions are beyond most imaginations (90-mph Arctic winds, 25-foot seas, and super-human stretches of on-deck labor); but the payback, if one survives, can be tens of thousands of dollars for a month-long season. In a breathtaking, action-packed account that combines his personal story with the stories of survivors of the industry's most harrowing disasters, Spike Walker re-creates the boom years of Alaskan crab fishing—a modern-day gold rush that drew hundreds of fortune-and adventure-hunters to Alaska's dangerous waters—and the crash that followed.

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ISBN13: 9780312089245
ISBN10: 0312089244
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Year: 1993
Format: Paperback

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    Harsh, thrilling tales from deadly Alaskan crab fisheries.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by high-stakes adventure and survival stories, this book delivers in spades. Spike Walker shares gripping accounts of the brutal conditions faced by crab fishermen, making you feel like you're on the deck with them. It's a eye-opening glimpse into one of the most perilous professions, perfect for thrill-seekers and those curious about the raw power of nature.
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