Vanishing Paradise

Among the most fervent champions of the shrinking Louisiana wetlands are the members of the twenty private and commercial duck-hunting clubs profiled here. John Kemp and Julia Sims visited these exclusive enclaves to capture -- in words, pictures, and recipes -- their vanishing traditions. Packed with stunning outdoor photography, the book offers an unforgettable glimpse of this elusive environment. The Louisiana Gulf Coast is one of the most important ecosystems in the world, producing one-third of our nation's seafood and a significant percentage of its oil and natural gas. Unfortunately, this Edenic marshland is threatened by pollution, erosion, and insensitive government policies.