Theory And Practice Of Navigation (1873)

By Henry Evers

Book Overview

Theory And Practice Of Navigation is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry Evers in 1873. The book is designed to provide sailors and navigators with a complete understanding of the principles of navigation and how to apply them in practice. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of navigation, the principles of astronomy, and the use of instruments such as the sextant and compass. It also discusses the calculation of latitude and longitude, the determination of a ship's position, and the use of charts and maps. The author provides detailed explanations of each topic, accompanied by numerous examples and illustrations, making the book accessible to both novice and experienced navigators. The book is also written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow.Overall, Theory And Practice Of Navigation is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in navigation, whether for pleasure or for professional purposes. Its timeless principles and practical advice continue to be relevant to this day, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the art of navigation.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: 1437349927
• ISBN13: 9781437349924
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"