Heave Ho! The little Book of Seasickness

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical; £3.99; .
Publication Date: 2009

A little book indeed. It genuinely will fit a shirt pocket and, though hard bound and has around 100 pages, is not heavy enough to spoil the lines. It is a pleasing anthology of poetry and mostly prose, which explores this horrid ailment that has affected us all whether directly or indirectly. The subject has clearly fascinated people for many years. We have extracts from Chinese proverbs and the ancient Greeks through to Disraeli and to the late 20 century. Though there appears to be nothing worthy of mention in the last 40 years. Maybe it has all been said. You may care to give this as a little present to crew or family. It will provoke a little thought and the occasional smile as it describes how people are affected, possible cures and ancient jokes. At £3.99 it is an inexpensive and interesting source for browsing – Michael Davey