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by Roger Deakin

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Inspired by John Cheever's classic short story, "The Swimmer," Roger Deakin set out from his moat in Suffolk to swim through the British Isles. The result of his journey is a maverick work  of observation and imagination.

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Inspired by John Cheever's short story "The Swimmer", Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools, and spas, Deakin presents an alternative perspective on Britain.

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A remarkable book, recounting Roger Deakin's quest to swim through the British Isles, which combines cultural history, travel writing, autobiography and natural history, and which gives us a unique perspective on our own islands.

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About the Author

Roger Deakin is a journalist, environmentalist and documentary film maker who contributes to the Guardian, the Independent, Modern Painters and BBC Wildlife Magazine.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780099282556
Subtitle:
A Swimmer's Journey Through Britain
Author:
Deakin, Roger
Publisher:
Vintage Books
Subject:
Sports
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20000829
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
7.75 x 5.06 x 1 in .75 lb
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Product details 352 pages Vintage - English 9780099282556 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Inspired by John Cheever's short story "The Swimmer", Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools, and spas, Deakin presents an alternative perspective on Britain.
"Synopsis" by , A remarkable book, recounting Roger Deakin's quest to swim through the British Isles, which combines cultural history, travel writing, autobiography and natural history, and which gives us a unique perspective on our own islands.

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