--- product_id: 50250819 title: "The Book of Tides" price: "€ 55.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50250819-the-book-of-tides store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # The Book of Tides **Price:** € 55.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Book of Tides - **How much does it cost?** € 55.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50250819-the-book-of-tides) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An idiosyncratic, richly illustrated guide to Britain's rivers, seas and shores, for everyone who loves the water and the natural world - a Norwegian Wood for Britain's waters This is a book for those who want to understand better how the waters surrounding us affect our daily lives, how it imperceptibly but crucially shapes our actions, and has shaped our landscape for millenia. It's for anyone who knows and loves our coast, and who wants to understand, discover, surf, or sail it better. Inspired by his own witnessing of the power of the sea through travelling around Britain's coastline in a panel van with his young family, William Thomson tells the story of the cycles of the sea. He combines a lyrical, passionate narrative with graphically beautiful renderings of the main forms of water which affect Britain: Rip, Rapids, Swell, Stream, Tide, Wave, Whirlpool, Tsunami. The Book of Tides is a book for all of us who feel the pull of the sea and the tug of the tide. Review: A beautiful book - I thought this book was brilliant. I read it - almost - cover to cover - and was so impressed by everything about it, the format, the simplicity and clarity of style, the illustrations, the content. I found it utterly refreshing. I never thought I should find myself so engrossed in a book about the tides. It is fascinating, informative, amusing, practical and very lovely. William clearly has a passion for the sea, for getting out there in the wild, for risking the elements and taking the plunge, in so many ways. Review: Fantastic book, full of surprise facts! - I first saw this book in a shop and was hesitant to buy it but was drawn in by the sharp illustrations and easy reading. Turns out, it’s full of amazing facts and information for anyone interested in our coastal areas and for the more serious sports enthusiasts- I now have an improved knowledge of tide/wave/moon/weather phases which will improve my surfing😄 So good, I bought another copy on line for a friend! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 49,257 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 9 in Surfing, Windsurfing & Water Skiing 35 in Aquatic Creatures 41 in Marine Life | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 231 Reviews | ## Images ![The Book of Tides - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sh7DyzEAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful book *by A***R on 22 October 2016* I thought this book was brilliant. I read it - almost - cover to cover - and was so impressed by everything about it, the format, the simplicity and clarity of style, the illustrations, the content. I found it utterly refreshing. I never thought I should find myself so engrossed in a book about the tides. It is fascinating, informative, amusing, practical and very lovely. William clearly has a passion for the sea, for getting out there in the wild, for risking the elements and taking the plunge, in so many ways. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book, full of surprise facts! *by S***A on 14 March 2020* I first saw this book in a shop and was hesitant to buy it but was drawn in by the sharp illustrations and easy reading. Turns out, it’s full of amazing facts and information for anyone interested in our coastal areas and for the more serious sports enthusiasts- I now have an improved knowledge of tide/wave/moon/weather phases which will improve my surfing😄 So good, I bought another copy on line for a friend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting insight *by D***C on 17 November 2021* A very good read despite a rather self indulgent chapter about surfing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50250819-the-book-of-tides](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50250819-the-book-of-tides) --- *Product available on Desertcart Netherlands* *Store origin: NL* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*