{"product_id":"the-draw-of-the-sea-9780711273979","title":"The Draw of the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the sea and the people whose livelihoods revolve around it, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination. It explores the lives of local fishermen, beachcombers, and others who have made their lives around the sea, capturing the universal human connection to the ocean's edge. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aurum Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Draw of the Sea is a captivating and profoundly moving portrayal of the sea and the people whose lives revolve around it. Written by Wyl Menmuir, this lyrical meditation delves into the universal allure that the sea holds over the human imagination. Since the dawn of human civilization, the sea has fascinated and captivated us, providing sustenance, supporting communities, and offering livelihoods. However, it also possesses immense destructive power, capable of obliterating all that we have built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sea connects us to distant lands, promising new horizons and voyages of discovery. It shapes our borders, carving divisions between landmasses and eroding the very ground beneath our feet. In this captivating exploration, author Wyl Menmuir tells the stories of the people whose lives revolve around the coastline and all that it has to offer. Through twelve interlinked chapters, Menmuir delves into the lives of local fishermen, beachcombers, and countless others who have made their homes by the sea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the details of these livelihoods and their rich histories and traditions, Wyl Menmuir captures the universal human connection to the ocean's edge. He weaves the story of how the sea has beckoned, consoled, and restored him, adding a personal dimension to this captivating tapestry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Draw of the Sea is a meaningful and moving work that delves into our interactions with the environment and how it shapes our lives. As unmissable as it is compelling, as profound as it is personal, this must-read book will delight anyone familiar with the sea or seeking to understand the human connection to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 278g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 196 x 130 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780711273979\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyl Menmuir","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44275723305210,"sku":"9780711273979","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686305960759_book.jpg?v=1686475115","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-draw-of-the-sea-9780711273979","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}