The Inner Coast
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Prize-winning essays on our changing place in the natural world by the best- selling author of Moby-Duck.
Donovan Hohn Books
Donovan Hohn is an award-winning author whose work is characterized by penetrating narrative and deep thematic exploration. His style features a keen eye for detail and an ability to immerse readers in complex stories. Hohn frequently draws upon his background in journalism to craft engaging and informed works. His writing is valued for its intelligence and unique perspective.
A compulsively readable narrative of whimsy and curiosity- "adventurous, inquisitive, and brightly illuminating" (Janet Maslin, The New York Times). When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. Hohn's accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive arena of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic risks of maverick sailors, and the shadowy world of Chinese toy factories. Moby-Duck is a journey into the heart of the sea and an adventure through science, myth, the global economy, and some of the worst weather imaginable.