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Taylor’s Modern Navigation (1904)

Taylor’s Modern Navigation (1904)

Henry Taylor

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120719614
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Taylor’s Modern Navigation is a comprehensive guide to navigation written by Henry Taylor and originally published in 1904. The book covers a wide range of topics related to navigation, including the use of charts and instruments, the calculation of latitude and longitude, and the principles of dead reckoning and celestial navigation. The book also includes detailed explanations of the various types of instruments used in navigation, such as sextants and chronometers, as well as practical advice on using these instruments in different conditions. Throughout the book, Taylor emphasizes the importance of accuracy and precision in navigation, and provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their skills. Despite its age, Taylor’s Modern Navigation remains a valuable resource for sailors, navigators, and anyone interested in the history and practice of navigation.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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