Take Me to the River

Take Me to the River (Hardback)

Allan, Vicky (Author)

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£20.00

This is an anthology not just of wild swimming writing, but also of stories of how a jump into deep waters can change us. From gentle dips in calm waters to fights for survival in stormy seas and moments of revelation amidst the waves. Gasp at the cold with Amy Liptrot, marvel at the 19th century sea-cure craze with Jane Austen, be transfixed by Iris Murdoch's monster rising from the waves, slip into the river with Mark Twain. Reviews 'An exulting invitation to slip, dip, swim, splash and dive into the politics, aesthetics and sensuousness of swimming, this collection of...

ISBN (SKU)

9781785306235

Pages

304

Weight

576g

Dimensions

243x164x34

Imprint

Black & White Publishing

Published

10, September, 2025

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