ISBN: 9781331975021 - The Method of Finding the Longitude at Sea by Time-keepers (classic Reprint): To Which are Added, Tables of Equations to Equal Altitudes: To Which are ... to Equal Altitudes (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In 'The Method of Finding the Longitude at Sea', the author demonstrates a simple and precise method for sailors to determine their longitude by using a timekeeper. This book provides thorough instructions and tables that enable seafarers to calculate their position accurately, a significant advancement in navigation at the time of its publication. The author addresses common misconceptions about the subject and clearly explains the principles of longitude, the role of the Earth's rotation, and the relationship between time and longitude. By presenting alternative methods and considering potential errors, the author presents a comprehensive and reliable guide to finding longitude at sea. This book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation and the development of techniques for determining longitude. 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.…