The Chesapeake Union: Fishing in Colonial Virginia is a fascinating book written by Professor James Wharton that explores the importance of fishing to the lives of colonists in Virginia during colonial times. The author describes in detail fishing techniques, types of fish and their significance for the economy and culture of that time. Through the prism of fishing, the author examines the social, economic and cultural aspects of the life of the colonists, and also reflects the interaction of man with the environment. This book will be a valuable resource for those interested in the history of colonial America and the role of fishing in shaping its society.