Publisher's Synopsis
""New and Complete Sailing Directions for the Bristol and St. George's Channels"" is a maritime guidebook written by John William Norie and first published in 1854. The book provides detailed descriptions of the west coasts of England, Scotland, and Wales, including navigational information and advice for sailors and seafarers. It covers the Bristol Channel, which is the body of water that separates South Wales from South West England, and the St. George's Channel, which lies between Ireland and Wales. The guidebook includes information on tides, currents, rocks, shoals, and other hazards, as well as recommended routes and anchorages. The book is an important historical document for sailors and maritime historians, offering a glimpse into the challenges and dangers of navigating the waters around the British Isles in the mid-19th century.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.
