The African Pilot, V1, Part 1, From Cape Spartel To The River Cameroons: Or Sailing Directions For The Western Coast Of Africa (1856)

By Great Britain Hydrographic Office

Book Overview

The African Pilot, V1, Part 1, From Cape Spartel To The River Cameroons: Or Sailing Directions For The Western Coast Of Africa (1856) is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators traveling along the western coast of Africa. Written by the Office of Great Britain Hydrographic, the book provides detailed information on the geography, climate, tides, currents, and ports of the region. It includes charts, maps, and descriptions of the coastal towns and their landmarks, as well as advice on navigating through the dangerous waters and avoiding hazards such as sandbars and reefs. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific stretch of coastline, from Cape Spartel in Morocco to the River Cameroons in modern-day Cameroon. This first volume covers the northernmost section of the coast, including the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and Senegal. The African Pilot is an invaluable resource for anyone planning to sail along the western coast of Africa, and a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the challenges and dangers faced by sailors in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1437091512
• ISBN13: 9781437091519
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"