Lobster's journey, from prison food to prized delicacy

Lobsters, once considered the poor man's food, were abundant in early America and used as fertilizer and prison food. By the mid-1800s, with the advent of canned food and railroads, lobsters were shipped to middle America, and their popularity surged. By World War Two, lobsters had become a luxury delicacy.

What factors contributed to the rise in lobster prices by the late 1880s?

Describe the transformation of lobsters from the 16th century to World War Two.