David Barrie erkundet die beeindruckenden Navigationsfähigkeiten von Tieren wie Fischen, Vögeln und Meeressäugern. Er verbindet neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit faszinierenden Anekdoten über ihre Reisen und Sinne, die uns Menschen oft unerreichbar erscheinen, besonders wenn unser Navi versagt.
David Barrie Book order (chronological)
This author explores the captivating realm of animal navigation, driven by a lifelong fascination with these abilities and a personal connection to traditional seafaring arts. His work delves into cutting-edge scientific discoveries, posing thought-provoking questions about our own reliance on technology. Through engaging prose, he celebrates a nearly vanished skill set and the brave explorers who once used it to map the world.
Incredible Journeys
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A book about animal navigation - how creatures, great and small, find their way and how brilliantly they manage without benefit of maps or instruments - and what lessons there are for human beings.
Sextant
A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Focusing on the significance of a crucial navigational instrument, this narrative intertwines stories of invention and exploration. It pays tribute to the brave mariners who utilized this technology to navigate uncharted waters, ultimately shaping the world through their discoveries and conquests. The book captures the drama of their journeys and the impact of their endeavors on maritime history.