Coastwise: Understanding Britain's Shoreline

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Understand the British coast by exploring, in full colour, how the forces of nature created its physical features, discovering the unique plants, animals and other organisms that keep the coast alive, and examining how humans have used the coast for defence, commerce and leisure. The final part allows you to explore these elements wherever you are.
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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."
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Weight 1.126000
Author Firstbrook, Peter
Availability IP
Department Natural History
Edition New ed
Format Hardback
ISBN 9781912621408
Pages 256
Published 02/11/2021
Publisher Wiley Nautical
Section Natural History
Size Unfolded 210x250mm
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