River Map by Jim Perrin

by Jim Perrin

A colour-illustrated lyrical journey through the seasons along the banks of the river Dee, from the river's estuary near Queensferry to its source in the rugged Welsh mountains, representing a personal pilgrimage for the author, but also reflecting a deep appreciation of the natural, historical and spiritual heritage of Wales. 45 colour photographs. First published in 2001.

Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Jim Perrin is an English rock climber and travel writer.
Perrin has lived in Wales since the age of 17. Before turning to writing, he worked in Cwm Pennant as a shepherd. As a writer, he has made regular contributions to a number of newspapers and climbing magazines. As a climber, he has developed new routes, as well as making solo ascents of a number of established routes.

He has won the Boardman Tasker prize twice, first for Menlove (1985), his biography of John Menlove Edwards, and again as a joint winner (alongside Andy Cave's Learning to Breathe) for The Villain (2005), a biography of Don Whillans.

For many years he has contributed mountaineering obituaries for The Guardian (see, for example, the recent contribution on Brede Arkless). He has six children by six different partners, one, Will, also a talented climber, took his own life aged 24.