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Newton’s Guide To The Board Of Trade Examinations Of Masters And Mates Of Sailing Ships And Steam Ships In Navigation And Nautical Astronomy (1884)

Newton’s Guide To The Board Of Trade Examinations Of Masters And Mates Of Sailing Ships And Steam Ships In Navigation And Nautical Astronomy (1884)

John Newton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781104358136
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Newton’s Guide to the Board of Trade Examinations of Masters and Mates of Sailing Ships and Steam Ships in Navigation and Nautical Astronomy is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Newton in 1884. The book is designed to assist aspiring seafarers in preparing for the Board of Trade examinations required to become a master or mate of a sailing or steam ship. The book covers a wide range of topics related to navigation and nautical astronomy, including the principles of navigation, chart work, tides and currents, and the use of instruments such as the sextant and chronometer. It also includes detailed explanations of the various rules and regulations governing the operation of ships, as well as practical advice on ship handling and safety.Throughout the book, Newton provides clear and concise explanations of complex concepts, making it an invaluable resource for anyone studying for the Board of Trade examinations or seeking to improve their knowledge of navigation and nautical astronomy. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it easy to understand even for those with little prior knowledge of the subject.Overall, Newton’s Guide to the Board of Trade Examinations of Masters and Mates of Sailing Ships and Steam Ships in Navigation and Nautical Astronomy is an essential reference for anyone working in the maritime industry or interested in the history of navigation and seafaring.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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