{"product_id":"the-mariners-compass-rectified-andrew-wakely-9781179198934","title":"The Mariner's Compass Rectified: Containing Tables Shewing The True Hour Of The Day, The Sun Being Upon Any Point Of The Compass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Mariner's Compass Rectified\" by Andrew Wakely is a fascinating historical treatise on practical navigation. This meticulously crafted work contains tables designed to assist mariners in determining the true hour of the day by observing the sun's position on the compass. A vital tool for sailors of the era, the book offers insights into the methods and challenges of maritime navigation during the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWakely's work reflects the era's reliance on celestial observation for accurate timekeeping and positioning at sea, making it invaluable for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of navigational techniques. This book provides a direct window into the daily practice of early modern seafaring, highlighting the skills and knowledge required to navigate the world's oceans. Experience the challenges and ingenuity of early maritime navigation with this important historical resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Wakely\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 117919893X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781179198934\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nabu Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d","brand":"Andrew Wakely","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872536801535,"sku":"9781179198934","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mariners-compass-rectified-andrew-wakely-9781179198934","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}