Book description
Starting with a simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' - Tristan
Gooley blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history
of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of finding your
way using nature's own sign-posts, from the feel of a rock to the look
of the moon.
With Tristan's help, you'll learn why some trees grow the way they
do and how they can help you find your way in the countryside. You'll
discover how it's possible to find North simply by looking at a puddle
and how natural signs can be used to navigate on the open ocean and in
the heart of the city. Wonderfully detailed and full of fascinating
stories, this is a glorious exploration of the rediscovered art of
natural navigation.
The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide is a user-friendly,
practical book and the beautiful illustrations are a useful tool to
help travellers on their instrument-free journey.
Tristan Gooley set up his natural navigation school, The Natural
Navigator, after studying and practising the art for over ten years. His
passion for the subject stems from hands-on experience. He has led
expeditions in five continents, climbed mountains in Europe, Africa and
Asia, sailed across oceans and piloted small aircraft to Africa and the
Arctic. He is the only living person to have both flown and sailed solo
across the Atlantic. Tristan is a Fellow of both the Royal Institute of
Navigation and the Royal Geographical Society and is the Vice Chairman
of Trailfinders. He lives with his wife and two sons in West Sussex.
