Sextant

A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans

Autori

• David Barrie

Parametri

• 368 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the evolution of a crucial navigational instrument, this book intertwines the stories of innovation and the adventurous mariners who utilized it to explore and chart the globe. Through a compelling narrative, it pays tribute to the instrument's significance in maritime history and the bold endeavors of those who relied on it for their voyages of discovery and conquest.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

(In brossura)