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Fall Flyer // New Books
From Ye Blog: A Reluctant Sailor & A Weather Bomb
Tales from the Captain's Log From the UK National Archives, fascinating accounts from commanders’ journals give a picture of life at sea, richly illustrated.
Every fall we put together a printed flyer of the season's best and neatest books and bargains. You can download a free PDF copy of it here or contact us and we'll mail you one.
Sir John Franklin's Erebus and Terror Expedition: Lost and Found by Gillian Hutchinson
The Franklin Expedition was one of the great mysteries of 19th century exploration, and recent scientific expeditions have resulted in the discovery of both the HMS Erebus and Terror. This book incorporates knowledge we’ve learned since discovering those two ships.
How to Read Nature by Tristan Gooley
This book follows on How to Read Water and The Natural Navigator. It is about a series of lessons on what to look for, and notice when walking or hiking. Includes 15 exercises to sharpen your senses.
200,000 Miles: A Life of Adventure by Jimmy Cornell
In this memoir, Jimmy draws on his decades of experience and thousands of miles of offshore cruising. This new book is based on A Passion for the Sea, now out of print.
Jean-du-Sud and the Magick Byrd by Yves Gélinas
After thirty years, Yves Gélinas’ memoir has finally been translated into English. In it he discusses his solo circumnavigation, which he completed when he returned to Gaspé after 282 sailing days. His adventures included being dismasted in the Pacific.
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship
New 68th edition celebrates 100 years of Chapman's. Updates cover new or changed technologies, maritime laws and regulations, safety tips, and maintenance procedures.
Author of The Reluctant Sailor Janet Peters writes:
"I live in a small town on the shores of Georgian Bay. The area is commonly known as the Georgian Triangle comprising Meaford, Craighleith, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. In this area, we have a number of artists, sculptures, and writers. It is here that I started writing my book, The Reluctant Sailor. In our local library the CEO of the library started a writers group which meet twice a month. During the time it took me to write the book I met a number of would-be writers. We helped each other by reading passages from our writings and giving help and encouragement. This is one way a new writer keeps going and not giving up. After seven years I finally finished my book."
Weather Bomb 1913 Author Bruce Kemp writes:
"Disasters don’t just occur on the far side of the world and they are more than what we read about online or see on television. They happen every day to people like you and me and become tangible events hanging over us with stories spanning generations. For millions of Canadians and Americans growing up around the Great Lakes the Weather Bomb, that 1913 hurricane which killed so many people and sank so many ships, still resonates."
An independent bookstore and chart agency, The Nautical Mind has been delivering personal and professional service from our storefront in Toronto Harbour since 1980, and from nauticalmind.com since 1995. Our clients range from dinghy sailors on Georgian Bay to cargo vessel captains in Hong Kong, while our staff includes seasoned tug, tall ship, and yacht crew. The selection of marine books and charts we carry is unmatched — if you need any information on ships or the sea, we’ll send it your way—quickly, reliably, seven days a week.
Christmas Delivery Shipping Deadlines
To receive an item in time for the 24th of December, please order no later than:
Canadian Coastal Cities: Noon on Monday, December 18th
Greater Toronto Area: Noon Thursday, December 21st
Other locations: Call 1-800-463-9951
* Please note that this is subject to stock availability, blizzards, trouble on the road, and other disasters, so it's a good idea to order as early as possible.
