Description
Book SynopsisWyl Menmuir's
The Draw of the Sea is a book about the fishermen, surfers, swimmers, beachcombers, conservationists, sailors and boatbuilders who make their living on the Cornish Coast.
Trade Review‘Light and wonder illuminate the pages of this magical book, a fitting tribute to the majesty and mystery of the sea’ The Observer
‘Wyl Menmuir explores the different ways in which people can be drawn to the sea, content to leave it a mystery why they are drawn – and perhaps the mystery is the point.’ The Spectator
‘Wyl Menmuir poetically explores our fascination with and dependence on the sea. He talks to fishermen, beachcombers, surfers and other locals about living their lives by the tides, and explores his own personal emotional connection to the water.’ Wanderlust magazine
'A beautiful exploration of how the ocean shapes and intrigues us' Lovereading.
Table of ContentsMap
1. St Randline Gleaner-Beachcombing & wrecking around Cornwall’s coast
2. Island Fisher-Eel fishing & lobster potting in St Martin’s & St Agnes
3. Rock Pool Pilgrim -Spring tide on the north coast
4. Depth Plumber-Freediving off the Lizard Peninsula
5. Caul Child-Making handplanes & bellyboards in Porthtowan
6. Wind Worker-Running away to sea
7. Memory Keeper-Searching for cowrie shells
8. Wave Rider-Surfing Cornwall’s Badlands
9. Ocean Wanderer-Watching a walrus in St Mary’s
10. Dawn Patroller-Swimming in St Ives
11. Oar Raiser-Pilot gig rowing in Mount’s Bay
12. Horizon Scanner-Wildlife watching at St Agnes Head
13. Song line Shaper-Beach art at Porthcurno
A Glossary of Sea Words
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
