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The Sextant (1885)

The Sextant (1885)

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Metaphysical GeneralFiction AnthologiesTeaching Instruction

ISBN10: 1167164504
ISBN13: 9781167164507
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Sextant is a book written by Henry Wilberforce Clarke and first published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of the sextant, a navigation instrument used to determine the angle between two objects, such as the horizon and a celestial body. The book covers various topics related to the sextant, including its history, construction, and use in navigation. It also provides detailed instructions on how to use the sextant, including how to take accurate readings and calculate a ship's position. The book is aimed at sailors, navigators, and anyone interested in the history and use of navigation instruments. The Sextant is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their navigation skills or gain a deeper understanding of 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.

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