From being a wasteland at the margins of civilization - remote, unknown, dangerous - the beach is now seen as nature's most potent anti-depressant, everyone's favourite get awy destination. Using a hugely entertaining historical account as its narrative framework, this lavishly illustrated book charts the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies to its present role as the central staging ground for diversions of all sorts. 'There can be no better book to read on the beach. . . Buy it, pack it, absorb it. ' ...
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From being a wasteland at the margins of civilization - remote, unknown, dangerous - the beach is now seen as nature's most potent anti-depressant, everyone's favourite get awy destination. Using a hugely entertaining historical account as its narrative framework, this lavishly illustrated book charts the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies to its present role as the central staging ground for diversions of all sorts. 'There can be no better book to read on the beach. . . Buy it, pack it, absorb it. ' Independent 'Witty and erudite. . . This imaginative approach to social history is almost as invigorating as a holiday by the sea. ' Evening Standard
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