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Mark Kurlansky

See New York City from a new point of view in Mark Kurlansky’s book The Big Oyster – History on the Half Shell. “It was just a great story,” says Kurlansky, “which is always what I look for.” Oysters have always been in abundance on these shores and not too long ago you could by a dozen for the price of a hot dog. The 1800s saw $6 million worth of oyster sales and they’re no less popular today. Kurlansky’s book tells the tale of NYC’s oyster love throughout the ages and across socio economic divides.

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