The Natural Navigator
The perfect book for getting you started on your own adventure' - Ranulph Fiennes 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 cluesStarting 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 a rediscovered art.
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- Related: I highly recommend "The Natural Navigator" by Tristan Gooley[0] as a means of training your brain to orient itself.
- I found "Natural Navigator" by Tristan Gooley to be a fascinating read with a lot of good ways to train your navigation skills without instruments.
- Not map and compass, but the book The Natural Navigator is excellent for honing your skills.
- If you dig that, you'll dig a ottomani sun compass.
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And read The Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley. You will be amazed at what you can use to navigate when you can read the signs.
