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Nathaniel Bowditch Of Salem And Boston Navigator, Etc.

Nathaniel Bowditch Of Salem And Boston Navigator, Etc.

Loring, Augustus P.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1162988533
ISBN13: 9781162988535
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nathaniel Bowditch of Salem and Boston Navigator, Etc. is a biographical book written by Augustus P. Loring. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Nathaniel Bowditch, a renowned American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. Bowditch's contributions to the field of navigation were significant, and he is credited with creating the first accurate navigational tables that allowed sailors to determine their position at sea with greater precision. The book also delves into Bowditch's personal life, including his upbringing in Salem, Massachusetts, and his later years in Boston. Through Loring's detailed research, readers gain insight into Bowditch's character, his dedication to his work, and the impact he had on the scientific community. Overall, Nathaniel Bowditch of Salem and Boston Navigator, Etc. is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and navigation, as well as the life of one of America's most influential mathematicians.Delivered During The 1950 Boston Dinner Of The Newcomen Society.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.

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