Publisher's Synopsis
The Manual of Navigation is a comprehensive guide to the art of navigation, written by Robert Assheton Napier in 1877. The book covers all aspects of navigation, including the use of charts and maps, the calculation of latitude and longitude, the use of the sextant, and the principles of dead reckoning. It also includes information on the various instruments used in navigation, such as the compass and the chronometer, as well as practical advice for sailors on how to navigate in different weather conditions. The Manual of Navigation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation or the practical skills required for sailing. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by sailors in the late 19th century and the methods they used to overcome them.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.
