Nautical Twilight: The Story of a Cape Cod Fishing Family - Paperback

by J. J. Dutra (Author)

The true life adventures of a Cape Cod commercial fisherman are described from a unique perspective. The realities of owning a boat, the humor within the characters, and a lifestyle that is disappearing from our coastal communities are represented in this Provincetown, Massachusetts family fishing memoir as the author highlights the sacrifices made in the name of sustainability and answers the question: where have all the fishing boats gone?

Author Biography

The author has been involved in the commercial fishing industry for forty years, having lived and worked with her husband aboard a variety of vessels. She has written federally funded grants for sea scallop aquaculture and is retired from the Provincetown and Truro Public School Systems, where in her professional capacity she worked as a school nurse and as co-ordinator for the Health Project.