How To Read Water

ISBN: 9781473615229

Format: Paperback / softback

Author: gid://shopify/Metaobject/87977722092

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 e...