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The Natural Navigator

By: Tristan Gooley
Narrated by: Tristan Gooley
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Get ready to put away your map and look up from your GPS with this glorious introduction to the art of finding your way using natural clues.

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 signposts, 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.

©2010 Tristan Gooley (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing
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'Tristan Gooley’s The Natural Navigator will teach you how to find your way using not just the moon, sun and stars but spider’s webs, tennis courts and even ruts on a track. He throws in entertaining anecdotes from the history of navigation and from his own impressive Atlantic journeys, but really he’s giving you an addictive hobby, and a newly refined sense of time and place.' (The Sunday Times)
'A must for any lover of the outdoors.' (The Telegraph)
'The Natural Navigator is a wonderfully stimulating book. Tristan Gooley sidesteps technology to celebrate our own powers of observation, and suggests that the art of natural navigation is something we should never have forgotten.' (Michael Palin)

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Another classic

An informative, intimate guide through this wonderful world of ours. Thank you Mr. Gooley, I wholeheartedly recommend.

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Although the subject material is mixed, it all comes together into a wonderful introduction into a education of understanding the place you are on this planet we belong.

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Awesome book to share with 12 year old

I really enjoy the adventures I have gained from Tristan Gooley’s words of wisdom and encouragement. I have read and reread and listened to his books. One of my favorite gifts to give is this specific one

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It’s okay

This book is a history and story book with a few navigation tips.
It was well written For those wanting a long story about the history around the world.

I was looking at this book over and over and decided to get it because of what it said and reviews but nothing like I expected.

It was drawn out and I had to stop listening by the third chapter. I couldn’t stand it anymore.

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