{"product_id":"waterlog-a-swimmers-journey-through-britain-paperback","title":"Waterlog: A Swimmer's Journey Through Britain - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoger Deakin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBonnie Tsui\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eRobert MacFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of nature writing, Roger Deakin's \u003cem\u003eWaterlog\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the aquatic world that surrounds us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to discover his island nation from a new perspective, Roger Deakin embarks from his home in Suffolk to swim Britain--the seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, pools, streams, lochs, moats, and quarries. Through the watery capillary network that braids itself throughout the country, Deakin immerses himself in the natural habitats of fish, amphibians, mammals, and birds. And as he navigates towns, private property, and sometimes dangerous waters and inclement weather, Deakin finds himself in precarious situations: he's detained by bailiffs in Winchester, intercepted by the coast guard at the mouth of a river, and mistaken for a dead body on a beach. The result of this surprising journey is a deep dive into modern Britain, especially its wild places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith enchanting descriptions of natural landscapes, and a deep well of humanity, boundless humor, and unbridled joy, Deakin beckons us to wilder waters and inspires us to connect to the larger world in a most unexpected way. Thrilling, vivid, and lyrical, \u003cem\u003eWaterlog\u003c\/em\u003e is a fully immersive adventure--a remarkable personal quest, a bold assertion of the swimmer's right to roam, and an unforgettable celebration of the magic of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of nature writing, Roger Deakin's \u003cem\u003eWaterlog\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the aquatic world that surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to discover his island nation from a new perspective, Roger Deakin embarks from his home in Suffolk to swim Britain: the seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, pools, streams, lochs, moats, and quarries. Through the watery capillary network that braids itself throughout the country, Deakin immerses himself in the natural habitats of fish, amphibians, mammals, and birds. And as he navigates towns, private property, and sometimes dangerous waters and inclement weather, Deakin finds himself in precarious situations: he's detained by bailiffs in Winchester, intercepted by the coast guard at the mouth of a river, and mistaken for a dead body on a beach. The result of this surprising journey is a deep dive into modern Britain, especially its wild places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith enchanting descriptions of natural landscapes, and a deep well of humanity, boundless humor, and unbridled joy, Deakin beckons us to wilder waters and inspires us to connect to the larger world in a most unexpected way. Thrilling, vivid, and lyrical, Waterlog is a fully immersive adventure: a remarkable personal quest, a bold assertion of the swimmer's right to roam, and an unforgettable celebration of the magic of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Deakin\u003c\/b\u003e was an English writer and celebrated environmentalist. \u003ci\u003eWaterlog\u003c\/i\u003e, the only book he published in his lifetime, became a UK bestseller, and founded the wild swimming movement. He also authored two other acclaimed works of nonfiction: \u003ci\u003eWildwood: A Journey Through Trees\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNotes From Walnut Tree Farm\u003c\/i\u003e. Deakin lived in Suffolk, England, and died there in 2006. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonnie Tsui\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist and the author of \u003ci\u003eWhy We Swim\u003c\/i\u003e, a\u003ci\u003e New York Times Book Review \u003c\/i\u003eEditors' Choice, a \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020, an NPR Best Book of 2020, and a \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. It is currently being translated into six languages. Her first children's book, \u003ci\u003eSarah and the Big Wave\u003c\/i\u003e, about the first woman to surf Mavericks, will be published in May 2021. She lives, swims, and surfs in the Bay Area. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Macfarlane\u003c\/b\u003e's best-selling books include \u003ci\u003eIs a River Alive?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnderland\u003c\/i\u003e. 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