The book "Salmon Fishing in Penobscot Bay and River 1895-96" by Hugh M. Smith (Hugh McCormick Smith) is an important source for the history of fishing in the United States in the early 20th century. In his work, the author describes and analyzes in detail the fishing industry, particularly the salmon fishery, in this region during the period 1895-96. It examines various aspects of the industry, including fishing technology, the organization of fishing agreements, the salmon trade, and the impact of external factors on the region's fisheries. The book contains important statistics, graphs and tables that help to better understand the development of industry in a certain historical period. For anyone interested in fishing history or American history in general, this research work will be a useful source of information.