Commercial Fishermen spend their working days on the ocean, a terrain unknown to most of us and one filled with beauty, drama, and danger. Drawing from her unique position as the wife of a New England fisherman and from a wealth of historic photographs, Martha Murphy brings an appreciation of this age-old occupation to our understanding.She has combined this respect for a way of life with a particularly fine collection of seafood recipes. With a true sense of taste and an inquiring mind, she has created a new category, seafood pizzas, and in all the finfish and shellfish chapters -- Starters; Chowders, Bisques, Soups, and Stews; Salads; Pastas; Main Courses -- there are new and imaginative ideas that will appeal to the experienced cook as well as to the novice. There are vegetable recipes, breads and sauces, and a small collection of light desserts, as well as a seafood-purchasing guide and nutrition chart.