This is as much a compendium of fascinating stories as a collection of songs (the songs sadly have no tunes for those can read music). But still you’ll find yourself reading and reading it. It’s well written and full of stuff you almost certainly haven’t heard of! And yes it does look like maritime is misspelt on the cover, that should not detract from an interesting book!

Softback 252 pages
£10.39 pen-and-sword.co.uk