Waterlog: A Swimmer's Journey Through Britain

Roger Deakin

Inspired by John Cheever's short story The Swimmer, Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools, and spas, Deakin presents an alternative perspective on Britain. First published ...