Navigation And Nautical Astronomy - James Inman - Bog

""Navigation and Nautical Astronomy: For the Use of British Seamen"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Inman in 1849. This book is intended to provide sailors with a practical and thorough understanding of navigation and astronomy as they pertain to seafaring. It covers topics such as the use of the sextant, the calculation of latitude and longitude, and the determination of true and magnetic north. In addition to practical instruction, the book also includes detailed explanations of the principles of astronomy, including the positions of the stars and planets and the calculation of time based on celestial movements. The language used in the book is clear and concise, making it accessible to sailors of all levels of experience. Overall, ""Navigation and Nautical Astronomy"" is an essential resource for any British seaman looking to improve their navigation skills and ensure safe travels at sea.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.