Norie's Nautical Tables
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: Taiwanese Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, with visible chipping and wear at the top of the dust jacket. Pages: Yellowed; FEP missing. Markings: Date stamps on prelims. Binding: Appears intact.
A cornerstone of maritime navigation for nearly two centuries, Norie's Nautical Tables stands as one of the most enduring and authoritative references in seafaring history. Originally compiled by J.W. Norie in the early 19th century, this comprehensive volume presents the essential mathematical and astronomical tables required for celestial navigation, including logarithms, trigonometric functions, and sight reduction tables. It instructs navigators in the precise calculations needed to determine latitude and longitude at sea, serving as an indispensable tool for both professional mariners and students of nautical science. The work has been continuously updated across numerous editions, reflecting centuries of accumulated maritime knowledge and ensuring its relevance through the age of modern navigation. Authoritative, precise, and methodically organised, it remains a vital companion aboard vessels worldwide.
Author: J.W. Norie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson
Genre: Maritime history
Edition: Taiwanese Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, with visible chipping and wear at the top of the dust jacket. Pages: Yellowed; FEP missing. Markings: Date stamps on prelims. Binding: Appears intact.
A cornerstone of maritime navigation for nearly two centuries, Norie's Nautical Tables stands as one of the most enduring and authoritative references in seafaring history. Originally compiled by J.W. Norie in the early 19th century, this comprehensive volume presents the essential mathematical and astronomical tables required for celestial navigation, including logarithms, trigonometric functions, and sight reduction tables. It instructs navigators in the precise calculations needed to determine latitude and longitude at sea, serving as an indispensable tool for both professional mariners and students of nautical science. The work has been continuously updated across numerous editions, reflecting centuries of accumulated maritime knowledge and ensuring its relevance through the age of modern navigation. Authoritative, precise, and methodically organised, it remains a vital companion aboard vessels worldwide.