From the preface: "The author has not undertaken to present a statistical analysis of the demise of fishing in Niagara nor to present a fact-based summary. Rather, an attempt has been made to provide an anecdotal account, a compilation of stories and reports as told by locals and the local newspapers which convey a more personal focus. This information has been brought together into a history that flows from the early days of commercial fishing in Niagara to its demise."