A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects: An illustrated history of the British coast Roger Deakin and other iconic

Roger Deakin and other iconic voices in British nature writing

illuminating and quietly urgent book for readers of environmental history

compassion and beautifully observed writing

this stirring book captures the romance of stepping off the beaten track and into the heart of untamed nature

A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects: An illustrated history of the British coast Roger Deakin and other iconicAn immersive history of our coasts and the people who have shaped them The coast means something different to everyone. Its a place of pleasure and reckless pursuits, of fishing, fearless endeavours and a crashing, rugged beauty. The coast is, and always has been, our first line of defence and our springboard to other cultures. Through the lens of 100 carefully selected objects, this treasure chest of a book delves into the myriad ways our coastlines