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How To Read Water
Clues & Patterns from Puddles to the Sea
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See moreThe author of the top ten bestseller The Walker's Guide unlocks the secrets hidden in the water around us, from streams and puddles to oceans and waterfalls
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How To Read Water by Tristan Gooley is an extraordinary guide that unlocks the secrets held within the water bodies around us. Drawing upon his extensive experience and expeditions, Gooley offers readers an insightful journey through the characteristics of ponds, puddles, rivers, seas, and oceans, all without leaving the comfort of your favourite reading nook.
A Sunday Times 'Must Read' Book
"Jam-packed with information, this book will fascinate sailors, fishers, birders, naturalists, hikers, and anyone interested in the natural world." - Forbes
"This study of rivers, lakes, puddles and seas brims over with astonishing facts... His observational skills can be breathtaking." - The Sunday Times
"This inspired guide to water in all its forms will make a big splash... Gooley has done his subject proud - this is seriously fascinating stuff." - The Times
"The quirks and habits and secrets of good old H2O were crying out to have a book written about them. That said, it had to be written by the right person... Fortunately, the job went to Tristan Gooley." - The Spectator
A must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers, and anyone interested in the natural world, How To Read Water is an essential companion for understanding the intricacies of water in its many forms. Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares invaluable knowledge, skills, tips, and observations to help you better appreciate and navigate the landscapes around you.
The book includes over 700 clues, signs, and patterns to look for. You'll learn how to:
- Interpret ponds like a Polynesian
- Spot dangerous water in the pitch black with the help of a clock face
- Read the sea like a Viking
- Forecast the weather from waves
- Find your way with puddles
- Decipher wave patterns on beaches
- Decode the colour of water
- Unravel a river like an expert
From wild swimming in Sussex to wayfinding off Oman, via the icy mysteries of the Arctic, Tristan Gooley draws on his own pioneering journeys to reveal the secrets of our world's water bodies. By sharing these methods and observations, he empowers readers with the skills needed to read the water around us, showcasing a profound and enriching way to engage with the natural world.
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How To Read Water by Tristan Gooley is widely praised for its engaging and informative exploration of water in its various forms. Reviewers commend Gooley's passionate, humorous, and clear writing, highlighting his ability to present complex topics like tides and water behaviour in a fascinating and accessible manner. The book combines detailed observational skills with an infectious delight in knowledge, making readers eager to observe and understand water in the real world. It's considered a must-read for nature enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in water.
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ISBN: 9781473615229
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sceptre
Illustration: Integrated illustrations throughout.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 296g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Tristan Gooley is a writer, navigator and explorer. Through his journeys, teaching and writing, he has pioneered a renaissance in the rare art of natural navigation.
Tristan has led expeditions in five continents and is the only living person to have both flown solo and sailed singlehanded across the Atlantic. He has explored close to home and walked with and studied the methods of tribal peoples in some of the remotest regions on Earth.Also by Tristan Gooley
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