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Sto caricando le informazioni... Coastlines: The Story of Our Shore (edizione 2015)di Patrick Barkham (Autore)
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. In this book, Patrick Barkham explores various areas of the coastline of the British Isles that are protected by the National Trust. He explores by theme -- love, faith, war and so on -- and draws upon history, literature and art to illustrate how people have responded to the coastline and the sea in different parts of the country. He also brings in his own experiences and interviews others to find out more about what draws people to a life by the sea. The book is very well laid out. Each section begins with a map of the British Isles that shows the places discussed in that section. And at the end of each section, Barkham provides more information about how to get to each place, sights to see and walking trails to take while you're there, and a few books for those wanting to read more about the areas visited. I particularly enjoyed the sections about Lundy (a birdwatcher's paradise), Orford Ness (with the creepy former MoD buildings) and everywhere in Cornwall (particularly those areas where wrecking and smuggling were practised). One omission that may surprise readers is places in Scotland. The National Trust for Scotland is a separate organization, so Barkham decided to focus more on England, Wales and Northern Ireland in this book, as they are all managed by the other National Trust. I hope he'll write a book just about the areas managed by the National Trust for Scotland. It would make a great follow-up to this one. This is recommended for armchair travellers, walking enthusiasts looking for their next UK trip, and those who enjoy reading about nature. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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Told through a series of walks beside the sea, this is a story of the most beautiful 742 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: their rocks, plants and animals, their views, walks and history, and the people who have made their lives within sight of the waves. As he travels along coastal paths, visits beaches and explores coves, Barkham reflects on the long campaign to protect our shoreline from tidal erosion and human damage and weaves together fascinating tales about every aspect of the coast - from ancient conquests and smuggler's routes, to exotic migratory birds and bucket-and-spade holidays - to tell a more profound story about our island nation and the way we are shaped by our shores. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)941.00946History and Geography Europe British Isles Historical periods of British Isles Geographic treatment, biography Land and landformsClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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Starting with childhood, the places he has chosen to visit and walk round all have some elements that are linked to the theme. He returns to Scolt Head Island, a small island of the Norfolk coast, a place that he first came to as a child. As he looks through rose tinted spectacles at his past and the way we all consider the beaches of our childhoods. With other themes, such as Art, Faith, Work and War he zips back and forwards around the UK, going from Lyme Regis to Lindisfarne, Lands End to the Goodwin Sands and Giants Causeway to Orford Ness. He draws out the stories about these points on our coast, giving a free voice to those he meets.
The British coastline is an amazing place of contrasts; the collection of places that Barkham has highlighted for this book give a good overall flavour of the variety of habitats and coastal landscapes that the National Trust owns. He highlights the challenges that we are facing with erosion and energy needs, and the way that we use the coast is changing. Orford Ness once used for munitions and Cold War spying has these haunting structures left which the wildlife is slowly claiming once again. I do like the books honesty too. A visit to the Seven sisters and the spectacular Beachy Head is also used to highlight the tragic events that happen they all too frequently.
It is stuffed full of facts too. I didn’t realise that the length of the coastline is longer than that of India. Overall an enjoyable book about the UK coast. 3.5 stars ( )