Coastwise: Understanding Britain's Shoreline Firstbrook Peter
Coastwise: Understanding Britain's Shoreline Firstbrook Peter Coastwise examines the coastline of the British Isles as a dynamic environment and offers you an understandable explanation of how the…
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Coastwise: Understanding Britain's Shoreline Firstbrook Peter
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. 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. 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).
It explores these aspects from the earliest times to the present day.The final section 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.