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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book aims to simplify the complex world of nautical navigation for those who sail the seas. Written by a team of experienced mariners for their fellow seafarers, it offers practical methods for navigating without relying on complicated mathematical formulas. The author recognizes that many sailors, even those with initial training, struggle with the demanding calculations that are essential for safe and successful voyages. The book focuses on making navigation accessible to mariners of all levels of mathematical understanding. The authors present a system of simple rules and straightforward calculations, with each step meticulously explained. They showcase the effectiveness of their methods by working through examples from a renowned navigational text, "Bowditchs Navigator," demonstrating that their simplified approach achieves the same accuracy as traditional techniques. The book goes beyond basic principles, exploring specialized topics like the use of tables for finding the distance in a degree of longitude at various latitudes. This focus on practicality reflects the historical context of navigation, where knowledge had to be readily applicable in challenging seafaring conditions. By offering a clear and concise path to understanding navigation, the book empowers mariners to confidently navigate their journeys, ensuring that their voyages are successful and safe. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282946142_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282946142
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282946142
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