Originally published in the mid-19th century, this comprehensive guide to the fish and fisheries of the North Atlantic remains a classic of natural history writing. Alexander Fraser provides detailed descriptions of the various species of fish found in the region, as well as insights into their habitats, behaviors, and uses. He also includes a section on Greenland, with information about its geography, people, and animals. Whether you're a fishing enthusiast, a nature lover, or a scholar of marine biology, this book is an indispensable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.