The American Ephemeris And Nautical Almanac For The Year 1886 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354309557)

A working atlas of the heavens at sea. Essential for mariners and historians. The American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac for the Year 1886 is both a pragmatic tool and a time-capsule: a maritime navigation reference and historical ephemeris guide that charts the data sailors relied upon in the late nineteenth century. Part nautical almanac collection entry, part classic astronomy compendium, it gathers celestial navigation data and astronomical tables from the 19th century, presented in an ordered economy of form that rewarded fast, accurate use. Its pages register Victorian era science in action - measurement, reckoning and routine precision - and so offer more than numbers: they offer context for 1886 maritime history and a distinctive voice in naval affairs. As a vintage astronomy resource it appeals to casual readers fascinated by period technique and aesthetics; as a sailors and navigators handbook it remains of real utility to specialists and a valued item for any academic research library. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition honours the original's clarity while making the material straightforward to consult; its careful presentation makes it suited both to reference use and to display in private or institutional collections. Whether you are a curious reader tracing Victorian era science, a maritime historian studying 1886 maritime history, or a classic-literature collector building a naval reference book shelf, this restored ephemeris connects scholarship, material culture and the sea. Its original tables remain a primary resource for instrument historians and navigational reconstruction; model ships and museum displays benefit from the authentic details found here. For anyone assembling a nautical almanac collection or seeking a tangible connection to late Victorian navigation, this restored edition is both research tool and handsome shelf piece.

Author: Unknown
ISBN-10: 9354309550
ISBN-13: 9789354309557
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2020
Pages: 546
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.75lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.10d