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Tom Carlson tells the story of Ernal Foster and the Foster family of Hatteras Village, who gave birth to what would become the multi-million dollar charter fishing industry on the Outer Banks. Today, Ernal's son, Captain Ernie Foster, struggles to keep the family business alive in a time of great change on the Banks. Within the engaging saga of the rise and decline of one family's livelihood, Carlson relates the history and transformation of Hatteras Village and the high-adrenaline experience of blue-water sportfishing and the industry that surrounds it. Hatteras Blues is their story--a story of triumph and loss, of sturdy Calvinist values and pell-mell American progress, and of fate and luck as capricious as the weather.
Read Hatteras Blues A Story from the Edge of America Tom Carlson 9780807871225 Books
"Tom Carlson is one of America's great writers and this book is well worth your time! I highly recommend to all!"
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Hatteras Blues A Story from the Edge of America Tom Carlson 9780807871225 Books Reviews
- I bought this as a gift for a friend that has never been to the Outer Banks and is also into fishing. I have read the book and know he will enjoy. I'm not really into fishing but nevertheless enjoyed the book as a long time Hatteras Island visitor. The book covers the birth and history of charter fishing as we know it today but was so much more about the history of Hatteras Village and the struggles for survival in such an isolated and unique place.
- I have been visiting the North Carolina outer banks since 1970. I did not think anyone had as much love or reverence of this special place as I, but I was wrong. Tom Carlson in Hatteras Blues has established himself as a true devotee of these narrow islands off the Carolina coast. He captures the lure of isolated and wind-worn beaches and ever-changing off shore waters where fishermen (and women) from the smallest North Carolina towns to the largest international cities have searched for prize bill fish, bull drum, cobia and a host of other species for several decades. The reader is absorbed in the story of the Fosters and others who fought the harshness of life on the outer banks to create a thriving charter fishing industry that today is being challenged by corporations and those uncaring of the outerbanks special culture. Carlson is a waterman by birth and a "Banker" by choice. Hatteras Blues is a heartfelt story of great loss, love, spirit, transformation and hope set in one of the most magical places on planet Earth. Rates with Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea for bringing to life the conflicts, the turmoil and the serenity of what it means to be a part of the sea and the coast. Highly recommended.
- I had the privilege of getting a chance to go out on the Albatross Fleet while in the Outer Banks. The Fosters (owners of the Albatross fleet) had told me about this book when we returned from our fishing trip. When I returned home I found the book and fell in love with it. It's a great book on so many levels. It gives you a glimpse into the rich history of the island and the Albatross Fleet as well as adding the human emotional element. It tugs at your heart strings at times. I couldn't recommend this book enough. It's a Great book about a great island, great boat, great fishing and great people.
- A true story to say the least....First time ever deep sea fished was with Ernal in the early 70's...then pretty much the rest of the family...great people......
- I love Hatteras-been going there for years and this is the wonderfull story of the people of Hatteras and their way of life. If you like fishing stories, if you like reading about the history of a unique fishing village and it's people, or if you just want to read a great story about the life of interesting people I recommend this book. Full of heart and soul-a great read. If you love Hatteras you will love this book!!!
- Tom Carlson is one of America's great writers and this book is well worth your time! I highly recommend to all!
- Great book if you are a surf or deep sea fisherman. This book gives a terrific history of Hatteras Island and what is happening to a way of life.
- Nice book for anyone who has admiration for the outer banks and its history.
