Publisher's Synopsis
""A Brief History Of The Art Of Navigation"" is a comprehensive guide to the methods used by navigators to find their way around the seas. Written by Louis Allen Harding, the book provides an outline and background of the various techniques that have been employed throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of navigation tools such as the compass and sextant, the use of stars and celestial bodies for navigation, and the evolution of navigation charts and maps. Harding also delves into the history of navigation, exploring the ways in which different cultures and civilizations have approached the challenge of finding their way at sea. He discusses the contributions of famous navigators such as Christopher Columbus and James Cook, as well as lesser-known figures who made important contributions to the art of navigation.Overall, ""A Brief History Of The Art Of Navigation"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of navigation and the ways in which humans have explored and navigated the world's oceans.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.
