Navigator: The Story of Nathaniel Bowditch by Alfred Stanford Paperback Book
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Navigator: The Story of Nathaniel Bowditch by Alfred Stanford Paperback Book. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. Author Alfred Stanford. Format Paperback. Navigator by Alfred Stanford Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Navigator: The Story of Nathaniel Bowditch" is a compelling biographical narrative that chronicles the life and achievements of one of America's most significant self-taught scientists. Set in the bustling maritime world of late 18th and early 19th-century Salem, Massachusetts, the work explores the transformation of Nathaniel Bowditch from a humble indentured apprentice into a world-renowned mathematician and master of the story focuses on Bowditch's relentless pursuit of knowledge and his obsession with mathematical accuracy. Disturbed by the numerous errors found in existing navigational tables, which often led to shipwreck and tragedy, Bowditch dedicated himself to correcting these vital calculations. His efforts culminated in the creation of "The New American Practical Navigator", a work so essential to sailors that it became known as the "Seaman's Bible."Alfred Stanford captures the spirit of the Age of Sail, portraying the grit and intellectual curiosity required to conquer the oceans. This work is a testament to the power of human intellect and perseverance, offering a fascinating look at how one man's dedication to science revolutionized maritime travel and saved countless lives at sea. It remains a vital historical portrait of an American pioneer whose legacy continues to guide mariners to this 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 may 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 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 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. Details ISBN 1025489152 ISBN-13 9781025489155 Title Navigator Author Alfred Stanford Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 324 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178576433; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
