The book of the Isle of Wight coast / Robin McInnes.

This book contains an illustrated account of the geology, development, and artistic depiction of the coastline surrounding the Isle of Wight. Roughly separated into three sections, the first few chapters explore the history of the shore through its formation and landforms, its early coastal developments, and its expansion into one of the most popular Victorian and Edwardian seaside destinations. The following chapters examine the natural environment including shoreline management issues such as erosion, landslip and coastal defence. The last section looks at the island's rich and comprehensive artistic output, in particular over 250 years of landscape painting.