The Tide The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth [Hardcover]

This fascinating book deftly explores the dramatic history, critical importance, and scientific wonder of the tides. Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a marvelous guide who takes the reader on a sweeping and thought-provoking adventure into the heart of one of the most captivating, mysterious, and elemental forces of nature.Prepare for a voyage with the best of companionsHugh Aldersey-Williams is a storyteller supreme, and hes found a subject worthy of his talents.A wonderfully enjoyable exploration of the mysterious rhythms of the sea. I loved the combination of literary, historical, scientific, and experiential accounts of the tides, each ebbing and then flowing to allow the others to wash up on the pages of this remarkable book.A superb book [and] a delight to read. . . . Imagine, if possible, a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald.Exposes new facts and ideas every other page.A rich and sweeping exploration into the science and history behind the most mysterious, primal, and powerful force on earth: the tide.