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Navigation - Softcover

Instruments, Observations, Calculs

 
9780282295981: Navigation

Synopsis

This book delves into the history of navigation, from its origins to its modern-day applications. The author traces the development of instruments and techniques used to determine a ship's position and course, highlighting the challenges faced by early navigators and the innovations that revolutionized sea travel. The book also examines the broader context of navigation, exploring its role in exploration, trade, and warfare. Through a combination of historical accounts, technical explanations, and anecdotes, the author paints a vivid picture of the evolution of navigation and its enduring importance in human history. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the art and science of finding one's way across the vast expanse of the ocean.

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