The Kingdom by the Sea

A Journey Around Great Britain

Paul Theroux recounts a three-month journey around the United Kingdom's coastline in the summer of 1982. Traveling by train and on foot, he visits seaside resorts, ports and coastal communities, recording conversations with the people he meets. The Falklands War and contemporary public events form a backdrop to his observations. His account considers the distance between familiar images of Britain and everyday life beyond London.

by Paul Theroux

Washington Square Press · First published 1983 · 433 pages