Waterlog: A Swimmer’s Journey Through Britain

Notes

Deakin offers a fascinating perspective on modern Britain through the exploration of its waters. This item is part of the Study Room Guide to Remoteness (P2600).

Artist / Author Roger Deakin
Publisher Vintage
ISBN 978-0099282556
Reference P2505
Date 2000
Type Publication

Keywords

autobiography cultural history environment natural history space travel writing

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