The New Mediterranean Pilot (1817)

By John William Norie

Book Overview

The New Mediterranean Pilot is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators traveling through the Mediterranean Sea, written by John William Norie and first published in 1817. This book provides detailed descriptions of the coasts, ports, and harbors of the Mediterranean region, including the Adriatic Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Levant. It also includes information on the prevailing winds, currents, tides, and weather conditions in the area, as well as instructions for navigating through difficult channels and straits. The book is illustrated with detailed charts and maps, as well as engravings of important landmarks and coastal features. The New Mediterranean Pilot is an essential resource for anyone planning a voyage through the Mediterranean, and remains a valuable historical document for scholars of maritime history and geography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such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: 1167198042
• ISBN13: 9781167198045
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"