Did you know that Nelson was pickled in brandy or that ships can get stuck in windless waters known as the Doldrums? The perfect book to dip or deep dive into, Nautical Wisdom is packed with facts about the oceans' natural phenomena, its extraordinary flora and fauna, the ships that have sailed its oceans and seas, as well as stories about pirates and legends about mermaids. Readers will be immersed in all sorts of information ranging from the scientific and historic to the weird and fantastical - they can also learn how to make the perfect paper boat.
| ISBN: | 9781784947316 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2026 |
| Author: | Nic Compton |
| Publisher: | GMC Publications |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Wisdom |
| Genres: |
Ships and boats: general interest Sea stories Gift Books Encyclopaedias and reference works Nature and the natural world: general interest |
Did you know that Nelson was pickled in brandy or that ships can get stuck in windless waters known as the Doldrums? The perfect book to dip or deep dive into, Nautical Wisdom is packed with facts about the oceans' natural phenomena, its extraordinary flora and fauna, the ships that have sailed its oceans and seas, as well as stories about pirates and legends about mermaids.
Nautical Wisdom features in the following genres: Ships and boats: general interest, Sea stories, Gift Books, Encyclopaedias and reference works, Nature and the natural world: general interest
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Pre-order. 13th October 2026.
Nautical Wisdom was written by Nic Compton and published by GMC Publications
Nautical Wisdom has 128 pages
Yes it is part of Wisdom series
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Pre-order. 13th October 2026.