The British Mariner's Assistant: A Practical Introduction To Finding The Longitude At Sea, By Lunar Observations (1817)

by Thomas Evans

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""The British Mariner's Assistant"" is a practical guidebook written by Thomas Evans in 1817, aimed at helping British sailors navigate the seas by using lunar observations to determine their longitude. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the process of finding longitude at sea, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and tables. It covers topics such as the lunar distance method, the use of sextants and chronometers,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1167174658

ISBN13:9781167174650

Release Date:September 2010

Publisher:Kessinger Publishing

Length:82 Pages

Weight:0.27 lbs.

Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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