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Product details
- ISBN 9781912621408
- Format: Hardback
- Weight: 1126g
- Dimensions: 210 x 250mm
- Publication Date: 02 Nov 2021
- Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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Coastwise examines the coastline of the British Isles as a dynamic environment and offers you an understandable explanation of how the coastline functions as a single entity. It is supported by hundreds of stunning photos and illustrations.
It begins by exploring how the forces of nature combine to create its physical features (and continue to do so). This is a multifaceted story that involves ancient geology and powerful ocean forces.
It then turns to the living nature of the coast, covering the unique plants, animals and other organisms whose interdependence keeps the coast alive and healthy. These amazing creatures are described and displayed in full colour.
The third part of the book looks at how humans have interacted with the coast, using it for defence, commerce and leisure. It explores these aspects from the earliest times to the present day.
The final section shows, for each coastal region, where the features discussed in the book can be observed and enjoyed, giving you a practical way of exploring the elements described in the book.
All aspects of the coast are covered, making it essential reading – or a wonderful gift – for all those who spend time on Britain’s coast. As Countryfile presenter, Tom Heap, says in his Foreword: “These pages are a practical love letter to Britain’s waterfront and no seaside holiday home should be without them.”
Peter Firstbrook studied oceanography and geography at university before spending 5 years in post-graduate research. He is now a filmmaker, writer, and RYA Yachtmaster with more than 50 years’ sailing experience. He is the author of 6 books, including Lost on Everest which won the Trento Mountain Book Festival award.
