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Maritime History
Crusoe's Island: A Rich and Curious History of Pirates, Castaways and Madness
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£8.99
Originally named Juan Fernandez, the island of Robinson Crusoe in the South Pacific was the inspiration for Defoe's classic novel about the adventures of a shipwrecked sailor.
The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance
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£25.00
The extraordinary story of how the world's most famous shipwreck was found, told by the man leading the search.
John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude
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£15.99
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.
Fish and Ships: A Nautical Miscellany
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£12.99
This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions, famous sea battles and our greatest explorers, this charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators into a pocket-sized volume.
Reading the Glass
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£22.00
A fascinating insight into the science of weather and the strange, wild and wonderful world of life at sea
In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette
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£14.99
A harrowing tale of courage and sacrifice at the limits of human endurance
Moderate Becoming Good Later: Sea Kayaking the Shipping Forecast
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£9.99
No stranger to weathering a storm, avid kayaker Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Shipping Forecast - the UK's national lullaby. From the wildness and the peace of the sea, looking back at the land, Toby gained a unique perspective on Britain and its neighbours, and discovered the strength and balance that nature can provide.
Snow Widows
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£12.99
'An elegant, densely textured work, like a tapestry ... A welcome contribution to polar studies.' Sara Wheeler, Spectator
'[MacInness] handles the whole thing with masterly skill...takes us to the heart of the hope, love, anguish and grief' The Times