Book describes origins and development of weather systems and their effect at sea, nature of waves anc tides and behaviour of vessels in sea conditions. Why weather varies at different latitudes and general global circulation of prevailing winds and currents. Many illustrations. 145 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least �7.65.

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Title: A Sailor's Guide to Wind, Waves, and Tides
Publisher: Waterline/Airlife Publishing Ltd, Shrewsbury
Publication Date: 1996
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1853105716
ISBN 13: 9781853105715
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dimensions: 14.61 centimeters width by 22.86 centimeters height by 1.91 centimeters depth
Weight: 408 grams

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This guide describes in simple terms the origins and development of weather systems and their effect at sea, the nature of waves and tides, and the behaviour of vessels. It explains the weather in different latitudes, the global circulation of winds and currents, and the theory of tides.

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Academic and antiquarian books from nineteenth century,specialising in law, history, military.

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