This book is a photojournalistic adventure of the adverse, icy conditions that the oysterman must endure in the Chesapeake Bay's winter harvest season. The photos also show the various equipment, boats, and methods used to collect oysters. The book includes historical descriptions of the area, information about the biological lineage of the local oyster, and 10 historical recipes from the oystermen's families. Photos are accompanied by details about the conditions that the photographer faced and the effects the cold had upon his equipment each day.