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Navigation (1917)

Navigation (1917)

Jacoby, Harold

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ISBN10: 1163948136
ISBN13: 9781163948132
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Navigation is a book written by Harold Jacoby and first published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of navigation, covering both celestial and terrestrial navigation. It is intended for use by sailors, navigators, and anyone interested in the art of navigation.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of charts, compasses, and sextants, as well as the calculation of latitude and longitude. It also discusses the use of the stars, the sun, and the moon in celestial navigation, and provides detailed instructions on how to take accurate observations.In addition to the technical aspects of navigation, the book also includes information on the history of navigation, including the development of navigation techniques and the role of navigation in exploration and trade. The author also discusses the challenges faced by early navigators, including the dangers of navigating in unfamiliar waters and the difficulties of navigating without modern technology.Overall, Navigation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of navigation, providing a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of navigation that have been used for centuries.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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