Navigation For The Amateur (1912)

By Edmund T Morton

Book Overview

Navigation For The Amateur is a book written by Edmund T. Morton in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to navigation for those who are new to the field. It covers the basics of navigation, including the use of charts, compasses, and sextants. The book also includes information on the tides, currents, and winds, as well as how to use them to navigate. The author provides detailed explanations of the different methods of navigation, such as dead reckoning and celestial navigation. He also includes practical tips for amateur sailors, such as how to plot a course and how to read a compass. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy for readers to understand and follow. Overall, Navigation For The Amateur is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn how to navigate on the water. It is a valuable resource for sailors, boaters, and anyone else who spends time on the water. Its timeless advice and practical tips make it a must-read for anyone who wants to become a skilled navigator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166952630
• ISBN13: 9781166952631
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"