Publisher's Synopsis
Navigation Part 1-2: Coastal And Inland Waterways, Piloting And Celestial Navigation And Nautical Astronomy is a comprehensive guide to navigation written by Lyman M. Kells. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on coastal and inland waterways navigation and the second part covering piloting, celestial navigation, and nautical astronomy. In the first part, the author covers topics such as charts and their interpretation, tides and currents, buoys and beacons, and the use of radar and other electronic navigation aids. The second part of the book delves into more advanced navigation techniques, including the use of celestial bodies for navigation, the calculation of latitude and longitude, and the use of sextants and other instruments. Throughout the book, Kells provides clear and concise explanations of navigation concepts and techniques, as well as practical advice and real-world examples. The book is designed for both novice and experienced navigators, and is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their navigation skills. Overall, Navigation Part 1-2: Coastal And Inland Waterways, Piloting And Celestial Navigation And Nautical Astronomy is a comprehensive and accessible guide to navigation that covers all the essential topics and techniques needed to navigate safely and effectively on the water.Two Volumes In One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
