Coast: Our Island Story: A Journey of Discovery Around Britain's Coastline
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (627 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0045JKEHQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 560 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Fascinating, but information overload Nick Crane is one of the presenters of the BBC television series Coast. This book is based in part on his experiences during the making of that programme, but is not a re-telling of the programme or an advertorial tie-in. Instead, he explores a number of themes about the British and Irish coasts, and takes us on a journey that covers prehistory to the present day, pa
Along our shores, towering cliffs from the age of the dinosaurs rise beside wide estuaries teeming with wildlife, while Victorian ports share waterfronts with imposing fortifications.And the people who have lived, worked and played on this spectacular coast - from Stone Age fishermen to seafarers, chart-makers and surfers - have an incredible tale to tell.Coast: Our Island Story is an enthralling account, sparkling with geography, history, adventure and eccentric characters, told with Nick Crane's trademark charisma and wit.