The Pathfinder of the Seas by Charles Lee Lewis Paperback Book
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The Pathfinder of the Seas by Charles Lee Lewis Paperback Book. The book highlights Maury's significant contributions to the laying of the transatlantic cable and his role in founding the science of physical oceanography. "The Pathfinder of the Seas" captures both the scientific brilliance and the complex personal legacy of a man whose work bridged the gap between the age of sail and the modern era. The Pathfinder of the Seas by Charles Lee Lewis Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Pathfinder of the Seas" is a compelling biography of Matthew Fontaine Maury, the nineteenth-century naval officer and scientist who revolutionized maritime navigation. Written by Charles Lee Lewis, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of a man whose pioneering research in oceanography and meteorology earned him international acclaim. Maury is credited with creating the first systematic charts of ocean currents and winds, fundamentally changing the safety and efficiency of sea travel for generations to meticulous research, Lewis explores Maury's career in the United States Navy, his leadership at the Naval Observatory, and his tireless efforts to establish a global system of maritime data collection. The book highlights Maury's significant contributions to the laying of the transatlantic cable and his role in founding the science of physical oceanography. "The Pathfinder of the Seas" captures both the scientific brilliance and the complex personal legacy of a man whose work bridged the gap between the age of sail and the modern era. This biography serves as an essential resource for those interested in naval history, the history of science, and the development of modern oceanographic 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 1025752163 ISBN-13 9781025752167 Title The Pathfinder of the Seas Author Charles Lee Lewis Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 316 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178609839; 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
