| Coastwise: Understanding Britain's Shoreline Contributor(s): Firstbrook, Peter (Author), Heap, Tom (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1912621401 ISBN-13: 9781912621408 Publisher: Fernhurst Books OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Coastal Regions & Shorelines - Travel | Europe - Great Britain - Science | Natural History |
| Dewey: 577.510 |
| LCCN: 2020479926 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 9.9" (2.60 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 color. The third part of the book looks at how humans have interacted with the coast, using it for defense, 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. |