A wealth of historic knowledge on the fisheries of the United States for the physical year of July 1, 1901- June 30 1902.

Filled with illustrations

This year has many special reports but two of note.

A special report on the sponge farming industry of southern Florida off the coast of key west. An in depth look at the growth of the industry filled with photos of the production process

A special report on the utilization of aquatic animal skins there production techniques and their use in art. In addition to other products produced from aquatic animals.

Very good shape strong binding. Filled with many illustrations. Has some slight cracking happening on the cloth binding where the front board attaches to the spine on the outside see photo.