A New Method For Discovering The Longitude Both At Sea And Land (1715) - William Whiston - Bog

A New Method For Discovering The Longitude Both At Sea And Land is a book written by William Whiston in 1715. The book is a comprehensive guide on how to determine longitude, which was a major problem for sailors and navigators during the time. Whiston's method involves using the positions of the moon and stars to calculate longitude, along with other mathematical calculations. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the method. Whiston also includes diagrams and tables to aid in the calculations. The book was well-received by the scientific community and was considered a significant contribution to the field of navigation. It remains an important historical document in the history of navigation and astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.