PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a compendium of useful knowledge for students and teachers alike, is an indispensable guide to using globes and maps as tools for geographical and astronomical studies. The author, an experienced instructor, draws on classic works and up-to-date understanding in the fields of geography and astronomy to deliver a concise and accessible introduction to the basic principles of celestial and terrestrial navigation. Through its clear explanations, the book illuminates the function and application of these instruments in discerning the positions and movements of heavenly bodies, facilitating the understanding of fundamental astronomical concepts, and unlocking the secrets of the Earth's geography. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by J. W. Burditt and Co. and W. Wells, Boston, 1812
Seller: Austin's Antiquarian Books, Wilmington, VT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Full leather. Condition: Good +. First Edition. Duodecimo (7" x 4.25"), Full leather with gilt red label. 183pp. Illustrated with three folding copper plate engravings at the back of globes and a chart. Leather is worn with a chip at the top of the spine. Joints are tender, but with stong hinges. Moderate foxing throughout. A scarce book.