The pull of the river: a journey into the wild and watery heart of Britain

Description

Tales of escape and adventure on Britain's waterways; In The Pull of the River two foolhardy explorers do what we would all love to do: they turn their world upside down and seek adventure on their very own doorstep.; In a handsome, homemade canoe, painted a joyous nautical red the colour of Mae West's lips, Matt and his friend James delve into a watery landscape that invites us to see the world through new eyes.; Over chalk, gravel, clay and mud; through fields, woodland, villages, towns and cities, they reveal many places that otherwise go unnoticed and perhaps unloved, finding delight in the Waveney, Stour, Alde/Ore, upper and lower Thames, Lark, Great Ouse, Granta and Cam, Wye, Otter, Colne, Severn and the Great Glen Trail.; Showing that it is still possible to get lost while knowing exactly where you are, The Pull of the River is a beautifully written exploration of nature, place and friendship, and an ode to the great art - and joy - of adventure.;1. A secret world -- 2. Escape routes -- 3. Abuse and misuse -- 4. Spirit of the river -- 5. A world transformed -- 6. Tales of adventure -- 7. River seekers -- 8. Alone on the water -- 9. Shaped by the river -- 10. Into the wild. 1. A secret world -- 2. Escape routes -- 3. Abuse and misuse -- 4. Spirit of the river -- 5. A world transformed -- 6. Tales of adventure -- 7. River seekers -- 8. Alone on the water -- 9. Shaped by the river -- 10. Into the wild.