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Working on the Edge : Surviving in the World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing on Alaska's High Seas - Spike Walker

Working on the Edge

Surviving in the World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing on Alaska's High Seas

By: Spike Walker

Paperback | 15 March 1993

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A Deadly Chase on The Bering Sea

Immerse yourself in crewman Spike Walker's Working on the Edge, an adrenaline-fueled narrative that brings to life the world of Alaskan king crab fishing. Set against the merciless backdrop of the turbulent Bering Sea, the book is a visceral account of human struggle, survival, and the dogged pursuit of fortune.

Working on the Edge transports you to the wretched, unforgiving conditions of the Bering Sea with its icy winds, treacherous waves, and debilitating on-deck labor. More than a mere profession, crab fishing in these chilling waters stands as a brutal testament to the battle of man against nature, where every decision carries the weight of life and death.

Alongside personal stories, Walker brings to light the stories of survivors from the industry's deadly disasters, painting a vivid picture of the harsh reality of this dangerous line of work. Walker rivetingly depicts the modern-day gold rush that drew hundreds of fortune-and adventure-hunters to Alaska's dangerous waters.

Industry Reviews

"This will become the definitive account of this perilous trade, an addition to the literature of the sea." --James A. Michener

"Skillfully written and intelligently observed with all the muscle, beauty, and energy of a 145-foot Alaskan fishing boat making way through the treacherous waters of Shelikof Strait..." --Kirkus Reviews

"Walker writes with such intensity that no one will walk away from this book without travelling some small part of the way with these men (and a few women) who work on the wild, water edge of civilization, pushing and pushed to the limits of strength and stamina." --Alaska Fisherman's Journal

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