{"product_id":"9780571347933-the-pebbles-on-the-beach","title":"The Pebbles on the Beach","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Clarence Ellis\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFormat: Paperback \/ softback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNumber of Pages: 240\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePebble hunting is a pleasant and health-giving hobby, whether pursued on a beach, the lake-side, or the river-bank, and all but those who are nearing the last stages of decrepitude can enjoy it.   WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANE  First published in 1973, and recently rediscovered, this is a spirited guide to the simple pleasure of pebble spotting. Ellis is a charming, knowledgeable, and witty guide to everything you didn't know you wanted to know about pebbles.He ruminates on what a pebble actually is, before showing us how they are formed, advising on the best pebble-spotting grounds in the UK, helping to identify individual stones, and giving tips on the necessary kit.  This edition will feature fresh illustrations and a new introduction by Robert Macfarlane. Nature-lovers won't want to leave home without a copy firmly tucked into their coat pocket.","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42215129678043,"sku":"9780571347933","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/products\/th_92db6bb0-bf12-4287-b814-f76e4136a361.jpg?v=1640150022","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780571347933-the-pebbles-on-the-beach","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}