Menmuir, Wyl
The Draw of the Sea
- ISBN 13:
- 9780711273962
- author:
- Menmuir, Wyl
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Aurum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written exploration of the human connection to the sea. The author weaves a narrative that delves into the lives of those whose livelihoods revolve around the ocean, revealing the universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination. Through twelve interlinked chapters, Menmuir captures the stories of local fishermen, beachcombers, and others who have made their lives on the beautiful Cornish coast. He explores the rich traditions of a fishing community, the lives of those who wander the shores in search of objects washed ashore, and the ways in which the sea has shaped the lives of those who live and work there. This book is a meaningful and moving work that examines how we interact with the environment around us, and how it comes to shape the course of our lives.