A Brief History of the Coast in 100 ObjectsAn immersive history of our coasts and the people who have shaped them The coast means something different to everyone. It's a place of pleasure and reckless pursuits, of fishing, fearless endeavours and a crashing, rugged beauty. The coast is, and always has been, our first line of defence and our springboard to other cultures. Through the lens of 100 carefully selected objects, this treasure chest of a book delves into the myriad ways our coastlines

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