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The Giant Scallop Fishery of Maine
by Hugh M. Smith

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Introduction

B. Natural History
1. The common and natural name
2. Geographical range
3. Bathymetric range
4. Description of the scallop
5. Size, growth and death,habits, etc
6. Parasites of the scallop

C.The Fishery
7. Origin, development and present condition.
8. Apparatus and methods of capture
9. Vessels and boats employed
10. The Fishing Grounds.
11. Fishing Season
12. Results of the fishery 1887-1889
13. Suggestions for the possible advancement of the fishery.

D. The Uses of the Giant Scallop
14. The food value of the giant scallop
15. On the use of scallops for bait. 16. Utilization of the shells.

E. Preparation of Products, Markets, Etc.
17. Handling the catch,shipments, etc.
18. Markets
19. Prices.

F. Statistics of the Fishery
20. Table of persons employed
21.Table of boats and apparatus
22.Table of Products (Bushels, Gallons, Value to fishermen)

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