Elisabeth Townsend has been writing about food, travel, and wine for over twenty years. She lives in Concord, MA.
Through a human lens, Townsend puts focus on this iconic fish, which has shaped our history, fed societies, and fueled economies for centuries. Richly illustrated, well-researched--no one has told the story better. --George A. Rose, honorary professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia Cod is an engaging celebration of the history, ecology, and deliciousness of an extraordinary fish that has sustained people worldwide for centuries, and a heartfelt plea for its future survival. --Darra Goldstein, founding editor of Gastronomica and author of Beyond the North Wind