Description:Nicholas Crane's guide to the history, formation and people of our coast, now in paperback edition. In this fascinating portrait of our island, Nick Crane takes us on a journey of discovery around our coastline -- exploring why it means so much to us and why it forms such an important part of our identity. Shining cliffs from the age of the dinosaurs rise beside undulating beaches and estuaries teeming with wildlife, whilst medieval ports and Victorian resorts stand in the gaze of modern heavy industry. From Stone Age fishermen to traders, smugglers and wreckers, from surfers to sailors, cartographers and tourists, the people who have lived, worked and played on this spectacular coast have an incredible tale to tell. Crane's enthralling account sparkles with history, geography, adventure and often-eccentric characters. Told with his trademark charisma and wit, Coast: Our Island Story is the culmination of Nick's five years as a presenter of Coast.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Coast: Our Island Story: A Journey of Discovery Around Britain's Coastline. To get started finding Coast: Our Island Story: A Journey of Discovery Around Britain's Coastline, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Coast: Our Island Story: A Journey of Discovery Around Britain's Coastline
Description: Nicholas Crane's guide to the history, formation and people of our coast, now in paperback edition. In this fascinating portrait of our island, Nick Crane takes us on a journey of discovery around our coastline -- exploring why it means so much to us and why it forms such an important part of our identity. Shining cliffs from the age of the dinosaurs rise beside undulating beaches and estuaries teeming with wildlife, whilst medieval ports and Victorian resorts stand in the gaze of modern heavy industry. From Stone Age fishermen to traders, smugglers and wreckers, from surfers to sailors, cartographers and tourists, the people who have lived, worked and played on this spectacular coast have an incredible tale to tell. Crane's enthralling account sparkles with history, geography, adventure and often-eccentric characters. Told with his trademark charisma and wit, Coast: Our Island Story is the culmination of Nick's five years as a presenter of Coast.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Coast: Our Island Story: A Journey of Discovery Around Britain's Coastline. To get started finding Coast: Our Island Story: A Journey of Discovery Around Britain's Coastline, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.