The Seaman's Daily Assistant, being a short, easy, and plain method of keeping a journal at sea; in which are contained, rules shewing the allowances for leeway.

Published by printed for J. Mount, T. Page, and W. Mount,, London,, 1777

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One of the first educational aides for sailors in recording navigational measurements during a voyage. This edition was the first to be reprinted in America, which was the first navigational guide of its type to be printed both sides of the Atlantic. The work includes a table of difference of latitude to each degree, instructions for working out position according to Mercator, tables of high water, the sun's ascension and declination, and the positions of the stars. Every edition of this work is scarce, due to the fact that it was a practical text which would have been carried by sailors on their many journeys. Initially printed in 1757, and their were over ten editions or versions printed prior to this one, which was the first chosen to be reprinted in the United States. There is only 1 UK institutional copy of this edition (Cambridge, not in BL) and 4 US copies. Later edition; small 4to (20 x 16 cm); inscription to front pastedown dated 1911, lower margin corner of first few leaves a little nibbled; early 20th-century calf to style, blind ruled boards, five gilt ruled compartments to spine, gilt red morocco lettering piece, a little rubbed, a very good copy; [viii], 160 pp. Provenance: Edward Almack (inscription).…

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Title
The Seaman's Daily Assistant, being a short, easy, and plain method of keeping a journal at sea; in which are contained, rules shewing the allowances for leeway.
Author
HASELDEN, Thomas.
Publisher
printed for J. Mount, T. Page, and W. Mount,, London,
Publication year
1777
Binding
Hardcover

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Shapero Rare Books is an internationally renowned dealer in antiquarian & rare books and works on paper. Our specialists have particular expertise in fine illustrated books from the 15th to the 20th century, travel & voyages, natural history, modern firsts, rare children’s books, guidebooks, Hebraica & Judaica, works of Russian interest, and Islamica. We have possibly the largest selection of Baedeker and other Travel Guides and our Print Gallery has an enormous selection covering every topic of Antique Prints including Maps and Photographs. Please visit us at http://www.shapero.com…

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