The new American practical navigator; being an epitome of navigation; containing all the tables necessary to be used with the Nautical almanac, in determining the latitude; and the longitude by lunar observations; and keeping a complete reckoning at sea. The whole exemplified in a journal, kept from Boston to Madeira, in which all the rules of navigation are introduced. To which are added, some general instructions and information relative to maritime laws and mercantile customs. With a number of new tables, original improvements and additions.

The new American practical navigator; being an epitome of navigation; containing all the tables necessary to be used with the Nautical almanac, in determining the latitude; and the longitude by lunar observations; and keeping a complete reckoning at sea. The whole exemplified in a journal, kept from Boston to Madeira, in which all the rules of navigation are introduced. To which are added, some general instructions and information relative to maritime laws and mercantile customs. With a number of new tables, original improvements and additions.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newburyport (Mass.) Printed ... by Edmund M. Blunt (Proprietor) Sold by every book-seller, shipchandler, and mathematical-instrument-maker in the United States and West-Indies, 1802.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Navigation.
Nautical astronomy.
Login for hold information

Archives & Distinctive Collections - Rare

Holdings details from Archives & Distinctive Collections - Rare
Call Number: VK555 .B7
Status: In Library Use

Similar Items