Chesapeake Country by Eugene L. Meyer & Lucian Niemeyer

A Mid-Atlantic Environmental Study of Chesapeake Bay Watermen, Estuary Ecology, and Shorelines

Journalist Eugene L. Meyer and photographer Lucian Niemeyer chronicle the geography, history, and environmental state of the Chesapeake Bay estuary. Published in 1990, this hardcover volume documents the 8,000-mile shoreline stretching from the Susquehanna River headwaters down to the Virginia Capes.

Meyer's text focuses on traditional island communities like Smith Island and Tangier Island, documenting the working lives of crabbing and oystering watermen. Niemeyer's photography captures estuarine wildlife, marsh ecosystems, maritime harbors, and historic colonial ports.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Documents the changing environmental landscape and watermen culture of the Chesapeake Bay. An insightful regional study for Mid-Atlantic historians, environmentalists, and coastal photography collectors.