The Tide by Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Superb. . . . A gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald.James McConnachie, Sunday Times (UK)
"This fascinating book deftly explores the dramatic history, critical importance, and scientific wonder of the tidesHugh Aldersey-Williams is a marvelous guide who takes the reader on a sweeping and thought-provoking adventure into the heart of one of the most captivating, mysterious, and elemental forces of nature." -- Eric Jay Dolin, author of Brilliant Beacons
"Prepare for a voyage with the best of companions—Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a storyteller supreme, and he’s found a subject worthy of his talents." -- Edward Dolnick, author of The Clockwork Universe
"A wonderfully enjoyable exploration of the mysterious rhythms of the sea. I loved the combination of literary, historical, scientific, and experiential accounts of the tides, each ebbing and then flowing to allow the others to wash up on the pages of this remarkable book." -- Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters
"A superb book [and] a delight to read. . . . Imagine, if possible, a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald." -- James McConnachie - Sunday Times
"Exposes new facts and ideas every other page." -- Horatio Clare - Observer
"Prepare for a voyage with the best of companions—Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a storyteller supreme, and he’s found a subject worthy of his talents." -- Edward Dolnick, author of The Clockwork Universe
"A wonderfully enjoyable exploration of the mysterious rhythms of the sea. I loved the combination of literary, historical, scientific, and experiential accounts of the tides, each ebbing and then flowing to allow the others to wash up on the pages of this remarkable book." -- Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters
"A superb book [and] a delight to read. . . . Imagine, if possible, a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald." -- James McConnachie - Sunday Times
"Exposes new facts and ideas every other page." -- Horatio Clare - Observer
Hugh Aldersey-Williams is the author of many books, including The Tide, Anatomies, Periodic Tales, and The Most Beautiful Molecule, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He lives in Norfolk, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393354805 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393354806 |
| Title | The Tide |
| Author | Hugh Aldersey Williams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2017-12-05 |
| Number of pages | 370 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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