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William Lackner [Published date: 2008]. Paper covers, 67 pp; illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and maps; 22 cm. Autographed by the author on the Foreword page: "The best of luck on your Clam Diggin Adventures - Bill." In good+ condition. Pictorial paper covers showing color photographs of clams and digging tools; light bumping and creasing to edges and corners and light overall surface scuffing. "Autographed Copy" sticker on front cover. Binding firm (staple bound). Pages clean and unmarked. A comprehensive field and cooking guide by noted Oregon Coast clamming advocate William Lackner. Includes identification, habitat, and harvesting instructions for Butter, Cockle, Gaper, Geoduck, Littleneck, Manila, Piddock, Purple Varnish, Softshell, and Razor clams. Offers step-by-step cleaning and preparation photos, plus illustrated bay maps for Alsea, Coos, Coquille, Necanicum, Nehalem, Nestucca, Netarts, Salmon River, Sand Lake, Siletz, Siuslaw, Tillamook, Umpqua, and Yaquina Bays. Recipes include Clam Chowder (creme based), Clam Fritters, Pasta Al Dente with Clams, and Clam Casino. Originally self-published in 2004. Promoted through the author's appearances on The Oregon Coast Show. A practical handbook for recreational diggers combining natural history, coastal geography, and personal experience. [From Foreword] Like a beacon from one of its fabled lighthouses, the recreational opportunity offered on the Oregon Coast beckons all that it shines upon. Recreational opportunity is the common thread that brings a family together. In today's society it is more important than ever for family members to participate in activities that stress family values and build character. The expectation of participating in fishing, clamming or crabbing trips is the trigger that releases the spirit of adventure embodied within us all. It is the spirit that bonds the family together. The fishing, clamming and crabbing along the Oregon Coast are unsurpassed and provide those who participate the opportunity to fulfill their expectations by offering a variety of species to everyone who wets a line, picks up a clam shovel or throws a crab ring.