John Blake (2)

vThis book is a delight, full of interesting surprises, beautifully produced and with copious illustrations of ancient charts. It is full of interest as well as giving a generous appraisal of the development of charts of our waters. Of considerable surprise is how little was recorded in the 15th century and how much was recorded in detail 200 years later. Do not expect to find your favourite creek described with so much to cover, all of fascinating interest.

GQ