Gulf Coast

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Your insider’s guide to people, places, and local produce of the Gulf Coast

Wildsam’s comprehensive field guides are some of the best travel guides around these days, the rare breed of guide that isn’t just for visitors but interesting to locals as well. Their Field Guide to the Gulf Coast details the pursuit of seafood—how to catch it and where and how to eat it—along with an exploration of the natural and cultural richness of America’s third coast. Insightful essays, travel itineraries, and food and drink recommendations all but guarantee you’ll have an excellent time soaking in the unsung beauty of this unique region.

Features

• Chock full of Gulf Coast stories, travel intel, and modern lore
• Top eating and drinking recommendations for oysters, beach bars, fish camps, and barbecue
• Road trip itinerary for a non-touristy Florida coast odyssey
• Dedicated section exploring the history, foundation, fishing, and iconic dishes of Gulf Coast seafood
• Insights and travel tips from chefs, fishing captains, food writers, oyster farmers, cigar makers, and more
• Essays and poetry from author Joy Williams and former Poet Laureate Natasha Tretheway
• Illustrated by award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Jess Ruliffson
• Pocket-sized format at 6½” x 4”