The Theory And Practice Of Finding The Longitude At Sea Or Land

To Which Are Added, Various Methods Of Determining The Latitude Of A Place, And Variation Of The Compass

af Andrew Mackay

This book is a comprehensive guide to finding longitude and latitude using various methods, originally published in the mid-19th century. Andrew Mackay was a British astronomer and mathematician who applied his expertise to the practical problem of navigation. His book provides a fascinating glimpse into the science of navigation prior to the invention of modern GPS systems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization a... (Læs mere)