Watch an interview with “Shrimp Tales” authors Rudy Garcia & Pat Avery for an overview of their collaborative book project.
“Shrimp Tales” is the history of the shrimping industry in Port Isabel and Brownsville, Texas. It includes profiles of men and women who participated in the heyday of shrimping as boat owners, fish house owners, captains, rig men, headers, and other roles.
Includes the variety of fresh-caught shrimp, the kinds of boats and equipment commonly used, the mechanics of the industry, the culture of the people, the lives of the shrimpers and their families, sea tales of storms, accidents, and even murder.
For information on how to get your autographed copy of “Shrimp
Tales”, by Rudy Garcia & Pat Avery, email: patavery@gmail.com or rudyhgarcia11@gmail.com or
purchase on Amazon.