The cover of “Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History of Eels” (Courtesy photo)
Ellen Ruppel Shell (Courtesy photo)
Renowned author Ellen Ruppel Shell will reveal how baby eels surpassed lobsters to be pound for pound Maine’s most valuable fishery when discussing her book “Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History of Eels,” at the restored Mill at Pemaquid Falls on Old Bristol Historical Society’s campus at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 23.
“Slippery Beast” is the inaugural selection of the Bristol Community Read Program. It’s a fascinating account of a deeply enigmatic creature found throughout Maine. Old Bristol Historical Society, the Bristol Area Library, South Bristol’s Rutherford Library, and the South Bristol Historical Society are sponsoring the event. Those who have not yet read the book are also welcome to attend this free program.
Shell, professor emerita of science writing at Boston University and a former contributing editor of The Atlantic, contributes to scores of publications and has written five books. She splits her time between Midcoast Maine and Somerville, Mass.
The community is invited to discuss the book with the author at the historic Mill at Pemaquid Falls, at 2089 Bristol Road in Pemaquid. There is no charge to attend but, due to limited seating, guests are asked to preregister by calling the Bristol Area Library at 677-2115 or emailing bristolarealibrary@gmail.com. They can also call the Rutherford Library at 644-1882 or email sblibrary2000@gmail.com.
Old Bristol Historical Society thanks a generous anonymous donor for sponsoring the program.
