Pull of the River: A Journey into the Wild and Watery Heart of Britain

Matt and James embark on a canoe journey along Britain's waterways, exploring hidden places and discovering the beauty of nature. The book is a celebration of adventure, friendship, and the art of getting lost.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 05 April 2018
\n Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
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Britain's waterways offer a rich tapestry of tales of escape and adventure, and in "The Pull of the River," two intrepid explorers embark on a journey that resonates with our collective desire for exhilaration and exploration right on our doorstep. Matt and James, armed with a handcrafted canoe painted in a vibrant nautical red, set forth on a captivating adventure that invites us to view the world through fresh and awe-inspiring eyes.

Their canoe gracefully navigates through a diverse landscape, traversing chalk, gravel, clay, and mud, as they explore fields, woodland, villages, towns, and cities. Along the way, they uncover hidden gems that often go unnoticed and undervalued, reveling in the beauty of the Waveney, Stour, Alde/Ore, upper and lower Thames, Lark, Great Ouse, Granta, Cam, Wye, Otter, Colne, Severn, and the Great Glen Trail.

"The Pull of the River" is a beautifully written exploration of nature, place, and friendship, serving as an ode to the enduring art and joy of adventure. It reminds us that even in the midst of familiarity, there is always room for discovery and that the greatest adventures often lie just beyond our immediate reach. Through their captivating journey, Matt and James inspire us to embrace the spirit of exploration and to seek out the hidden treasures that await us in the world around us.

\n Weight: 478g\n
Dimension: 219 x 141 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783963348\n \n