Beside the Seaside

Can you remember why the sea is salty?
How does the moon affect the tide?
Where were Britain''s most notorious places for smugglers?
And what was the mystery of St Michael''s Mount?

There are almost as many stories about the sea as there are pebbles on the beach. Beside the Seaside is a book for anyone who has been captivated by the crash of waves on sand, thrilled by the exploits of pirates or deligh...